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"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits" (Psalm 103.2)
INTRO.: A hymn which reminds us to bless the Lord because of all His benefits is "Praise To the Lord, the Almighty." The text, originally in six stanzas, was written by Joachim Neander, who was born in 1650 at Bremen, Germany, the grandson of a musician and the son of a teacher. The family name was originally Neuman but was changed by his grandfather. Following a rebellious youth in Bremen, Germany, during which he studied at both the Paedagodium, where his father taught, and the Gymnasium, Joachim professed Christianity at age twenty under the influence of a local minister, Theodore Under-Eyck, and studied theology at Bremen University from 1666 to 1670. After tutoring five young sons of wealthy merchants from Frankfurt-am-Main, he accompanied them to the University of Heidelberg where he completed his education from 1671 to 1673, when he moved to Frankfurt and met Pietistic scholars Jokob Spener and Johann Schutz.
From 1674 to 1679 Neander was principal of the Reformed Latin Grammar School in Dusseldorf. Difficulties between him and the minister led to his dismissal, but his promises to abide by the rules of the church brought about his reinstatement. During this time, he satisfied his love of nature by wandering the seculuded Dussel River valley which had a deep ravine between rock faces and forests with numerous caves and waterfalls. Probably, Neander thought up many of his hymns there, but he also held religious services. This valley is now known as the Neander Valley (Neander-thal, whence the name of the tribe of early European mankind is derived–it has been said that Neander is the only hymnwriter with fossils named after him!). Eventually he returned to Bremen and became a minister at St. Martin's Church, working with his old mentor Under-Eyck. Known as the outstanding hymn writer of the German Reformed Church, he produced about sixty hymns. This one, based on Psalms 103 and 150, was first published in his A und Blaub Glaub-und Liebesubung of 1679/1680, the year that he died at age thirty of consumption in Bremen on May 31, 1680.
The translation of five stanzas (actually the original stanzas three and four were combined into a single third stanza) was made by Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878). It appeared in her 1863 Chorale Book for England. The tune (Lobe den Herren) was found in the second edition of the Ander Theil des erneuerten Gesangbuch of Stralsund, published in 1665, with another hymn "Hast du denn, Liebster," by Ahasuerus Fritsch. There is the possibility that it is based on an old secular air composed by Johann Flittner (1618-1678). Neander himself adapted it for this hymn in his book. It was arranged in its present form for his Cantata No. 57 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The modern harmonization was made by William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875). It is taken from the second edition of Winkworth's Chorale Book for England published in 1864.
Among hymnbooks published by members of the Lord's church during the twentieth century for use in churches of Christ, the song appeared in the 1963 Christian Hymnal (where it was entitled "Praise YE the Lord, the Almighty") edited by J. Nelson Slater; and the 1975 supplement to the 1937 Great Songs of the Church No. 2 originally edited by E. L. Jorgenson. Today it may be found in the 1986 Great Songs Revised edited by Forrest M. McCann; the 1992 Praise for the Lord edited by John P. Wiegand; and the 1994 Songs of Faith and Praise edited by Alton H. Howard.
The hymn suggests several reasons why we should praise the Lord.
I. According to stanza 1, we should praise the Lord because of who He is
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near, Join me in glad adoration."
A. He is the Almighty King of creation: Gen. 1.1, 17.1; Ps. 10.16
B. He is the source of our health and salvation: Ps. 27.1, 42.11 (KJV)
C. He is the one who dwells in the temple and alone is worthy of our praise: Eph. 2.21-22
II. According to stanza 2, we should praise the Lord because of what He is doing in the universe
"Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shieldeth (shelters) thee under His wings, yea so greatly sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen How thy desires e'er have been Granted in what He ordaineth?"
A. The Lord reigns over all the universe: Ps. 96.10
B. The Lord also sustains the universe through Christ: Col. 1.17, Heb. 1.3
C. And the Lord providentially uses the things of the universe to provide for our needs according to His will: Jas. 1.17
III. According to stanza 3, we should praise the Lord because of what He is doing in our lives
"Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee;
Ponder anew What the Almighty will do, If with His love He befriend thee."
A. The Lord prospers and defends His people: Ps. 1.3, 62.2
B. The Lord also grants His goodness and mercy to attend His people: Ps. 23.6
C. And the Lord befriends those who become His people, so that He will do for us even beyond that which we think or expect: Jn. 15.14-15, Eph. 3.20-21
IV. According to stanza 4, we should praise the Lord because of what He has done for us
"Praise thou the Lord, who with marvelous wisdom hath made thee,
Decked thee with health, and with loving hand guided and stayed thee.
How oft in grief Hath not He brought thee relief, Spreading His wings to o'ershade thee!"
A. The Lord has made us fearfully and wonderfully: Ps. 139.14
B. The Lord has also guided us with His loving hand: Ps. 31.3, 119.173
C. And the Lord has spread His wings to protect us in grief: Ps. 17.8
V. According to stanza 5, we should praise the Lord because of His provisions for our sin
"Praise to the Lord, who, when darkness of sin is abounding,
Who, when the godless do triumph, all virtue confounding,
Sheddeth His light, chaseth the horrors of night, Saints with His mercy surrounding."
A. This world is pictured as a place of darkness because sin is abounding: Rom. 5:20
B. There are times when it seems that the godless triumph and confound all virtue: Ps. 94:3
C. However, God chases away the horrors of this night and surround the saints with His mercy by sending the light of His word: Ps. 119:105
VI. According to stanza 6, we should praise the Lord because He is the One who is worthy of all praise
"Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen Sound from His people again; Gladly for aye we adore Him."
A. He is worthy of praise by all that is within each one of us: Ps. 103.1
B. He is also worthy of praise by all that has life and breath: Ps. 148.7-10
C. And He is worthy of praise by His people, who should sound the Amen: Ps. 106.48
CONCL.: The omitted stanza (actually number 5) is as follows:
"Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their warfare are waging,
Who, when the elements madly around thee are raging,
Biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace, Whirlwinds and waters assuaging."
John Julian in his monumental Dictionary of Hymnology called this hymn "a magnificent hymn of praise to God, perhaps the finest production its author, and of the first rank in its class." Over the years, as I have occasionally been watching the television and channel surfing, I have come across the choir and orchestra on Robert Schuller's "Hour of Power" rendering this hymn as an opening song. Since I do not watch the program regularly, I do not know if this is done on every show or not. I certainly wish to give absolutely no credence whatever to choirs and orchestras in worship, nor to any false doctrine of Robert Schuller. However, whenever I hear such singing, unscriptural as it may be, I am reminded that God's non-denominational people can and should use these same grand old hymns in a scriptural manner as we seek to give "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty."


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More than six months in the making, an oil company is considering an investment of more than $30-million in Bryan's Triangle Business Park. The Bryan school board this week hired consultants who will assist in economic development negotiations with the prospect. Superintendent Tommy Wallis says the primary employer would generate 200 jobs. Wallis says three or four supporting businesses would be created to service the main employer. The size of the project qualifies the still unidentified prospect to take advantage of a state program. Bryan I-S-D's Chief Financial Officer, Amy Drozd, says the district would receive payment in lieu of property taxes that won't reduce the amount of state funding. Wallis says the district might receive $1.5-million that has no strings on how it can be spent.
The expansion of Scott and White Healthcare not only includes the new hospital in College Station. A primary clinic has also opened this week in Bryan. Chief Medical Officer William Rayburn says four physicians will staff the clinic, which also features an associated laboratory and a physical therapy gym. The clinic is located at the northbound freeway service road and Austin's Colony Parkway. A ribbon cutting and open house is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 4:30.
And, organizers of the Bryan/College Station marathon are getting the word out about a solidarity run today for those impacted by the Boston Marathon. Marathon director Chris Field says their facebook page is titled Run for Boston 4-17. Field says runners should wear blue and yellow, the colors of the Boston Marathon, and take a picture holding a Run for Boston 4-17 sign to post to their facebook page. Field says this is designed for small groups to get together and map out their own course and time that they run.


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PREDICT-PD is a large cohort study that aims to identify those in the earliest stages of Parkinson's, who may one day benefit from drugs that could slow or even halt the disease.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that two teens – a 17-year-old from Plainwell and a 19-year-old from Kalamazoo – have been charged with seven felony counts connected to a series of recent vehicle break-ins in Allegan, Barry and Kalamazoo counties. Additional charges are expected to be filed by other agencies.
The teens were taken into custody Tuesday following a vehicle and foot pursuit by DNR Conservation Officer Richard Cardenas.
Barry County Dispatch received several complaints Tuesday about vehicle break-ins in the Hastings area. The Hastings Police Department then issued a "be on the lookout" alert to local law enforcement for two suspects – considered armed and highly dangerous – driving a red Toyota Highlander.
At 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Cardenas noticed an occupied vehicle matching the alert description parked in an area commonly used by hunters, located off Bowens Mill Road, in the Barry State Game Area. Several unoccupied vehicles also parked in the area had smashed windows. Cardenas positively identified the occupied vehicle as the one from the alert and notified Barry County Dispatch of the location and requested assistance.
When Cardenas activated the emergency lights on his DNR patrol truck, the suspects drove away, initiating a vehicle chase that exceeded speeds of 90 miles per hour. The suspects' vehicle eventually left the road and landed in a swamp. The suspects then exited the vehicle and began to flee. After a short foot chase, Cardenas was able to apprehend them.
Deputies with the Barry County Sheriff's Department arrived on the scene and assisted Cardenas with arresting and transporting the suspects to the Barry County Jail. Stolen firearms and other items that are believed to have been stolen were found in the vehicle, and a stolen handgun was located in the swamp after one of the suspects attempted to hide it.
A multi-agency investigation is underway and includes the DNR Law Enforcement Division, Barry County Sheriff's Department, Allegan County Sheriff's Department, Michigan State Police and Kalamazoo Township Police Department. Anyone with information about recent vehicle break-ins in the area are asked to contact their local police department.
Conservation Officer Cardenas patrols Barry County and has been with the DNR Law Enforcement Division for more than five years.
Michigan conservation officers are fully commissioned state peace officers who provide natural resources protection, ensure recreational safety and protect the public by providing general law enforcement duties and lifesaving operations in the communities they serve.
The DNR is currently accepting applications for its July 2020 Conservation Officer Academy in Lansing. Learn more about conservation officers and the hiring process and qualifications at Michigan.gov/ConservationOfficers.
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- The act on the fundamental reform of the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG 2014) was approved by the German Federal Parliament and the Federal Council. The new EEG will come into force on 1 August 2014.
- The EEG 2014 paves the way for the shift from statutory feed-in tariffs to determining feed-in tariffs by competitive tenders.
- As a first step, feed-in tariffs for ground-mounted photovoltaic plants shall be determined by pilot tenders. The transfer of the tendering model to other renewable energies is scheduled for 2017, at the latest.
- Therefore, the German Federal Government plans to draw up a legislative decree before the end of this year and to organize first tenders during 2015. Key points relating to the tender design have been published by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy ("BMWi") and put to discussion in a consultation process. The deadline for consultation is set for 22 August 2014.
On 11 July 2014, the Federal Council (Bundesrat has approved the reform of the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG 2014). This act, which will come into force on 1 August 2014, provides for a shift in the promotion of renewable energies from statutory feed- in tariffs to determination of such feed-in tariffs by competitive tenders.
As a first step, the feed-in tariffs for electricity from ground-mounted photovoltaic ("PV") plants shall be determined by competitive tenders in pilot projects. According to the presented framework paper it is planned to conduct tenders with a volume of 600 MW per annum in projects sizes of up to 25 MW until 2017. At the latest 2017 the feed-in tariffs for other renewable energies shall also be determined by tenders.
The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy has published key points for a tender design and started a process of consultation, which will end 22 August 2014
Goals and fundamental Requirements of the Tenders
The system shift shall achieve the expansion targets for renewable energies in a more cost-efficient way without sacrificing the high level of acceptance and the diversity of participants. In addition, the pilot tenders shall be used to gain experience for the transfer of the tender design to other renewable energies.
The goal of the consultation process is the creation of a tender design, which is transparent, simple and comprehensible, which anticipates bidder strategies and bidder risks, but which avoids strategic biddings and collusion.
Subject and Volume of Tenders
Subject of the tenders are installed capacities of ground-mounted PV plants. The tender procedure shall only determine the amount of subsidies, but not the further parameters of the subsidies. These will remain subject to the EEG 2014. The capacities, which will be granted by tender, will be credited to the an- nual target corridor for PV plants.
If market participants wish to participate in a tender procedure, they have to indicate the amount of the installed capacities for which they want to obtain subsidies and the feed-in tariff in terms of Sect. 23 Para. 1 Sentence 1 EEG 2014, which is used as basis to calculate the floating market premium. If the demand exceeds the amount of installed capacity being tendered, the participants who bid for the lowest feed-in tariff will be awarded installed capacities.
The BMWi puts up for discussion the limitation of the project sizes at 25 MW.
Which type of land areas shall be used for ground- mounted PV plants in the future is another topic of the consultation process.
As far as zoning plans have been drawn up after 1 January 2010, the approval of ground-mounted PV plants is limited to three categories of land areas. Furthermore they are not promoted unless there exists a zoning plan or a plan approval procedure has been completed. In future either these limitations on usable land areas will be abolished completely, the limitations will be maintained or extended or addition- al limitations will be introduced. Especially scientific market analysis and environmental and agricultural concerns will be considered for this decision.
It will play an important role that an adequate competitive situation depends significantly on the availability of land.
In order to respond to the possibility of a low implementation ratio of the projects, for which to date experience is lacking, the tendered volume shall amount to 600 MW per annum instead of 400 MW which were contemplated initially.
Tendering Procedure
The suggestion put up for discussion by the BMWi provides for a static "pay-as-bid"-auction. This means that every participant may submit one sealed bid per tender round. If the installed capacities for which bids were received exceed the tendered capacities, the participants who submitted the lowest bid will be awarded the requested capacity. The award is granted based on the price submitted in each case.
According to the BMWi this technique is simple and comprehensible and requires only little administrative effort.
Consequently, the award is granted exclusively on the basis of the bid amount. It is open for discussion, whether the award will be related to a person or to a project. To avoid the formation of a secondary market, trading awarded subsidy grants shall be prohibited. These aspects of the procedure were put up for discussion by the BMWi as well.
According to the framework paper the German Federal Network Agency, as the adjudicating body, will issue at least two calls for tenders per annum, so that a steady project pipeline can be ensured. Per tender 200 MW – 300 MW will be auctioned.
For each auction, an ambitious maximum price shall be published, to exclude inflated bids and to limit the costs for electricity consumers.
The first tender in 2015 shall be announced 3 months in advance and the bids shall be reviewed within only 2 weeks.
Ensuring a High Implementation Ratio
To ensure a high implementation ratio, qualification requirements and contractual penalties are planned. These shall exclude lack of seriousness of bids and so- called "underbidding" (submission of low bids, so that projects cannot be financed anymore based on these conditions).
There will be asked qualifications related to the development status of the project and financial qualifications, as the existence of a resolution of a municipality to set up a zoning plan and a grid operator's preliminary consent to connect the project to the grid as well as financial security ("bid-bond"). The BMWi proposes to design the qualifications flexible by giving participants the choice between certain financial and project status related requirements to maintain the diversity of participants. From the point of view of the BMWi it will be easier for smaller participants to meet stricter requirements in terms of planning security. In return these participants may be subject to less strict financial requirements.
In case of delay and failure to implement projects for more than 18 months, contractual penalties shall become due in two stages.
Next Steps
In 2015 first tenders for ground-mounted PV plants shall take place. As of 2017, the feed-in tariffs for other renewable energies shall be determined by tenders as well. However, the success of a tender depends significantly on the competitive conditions of each market. For that reason, the BMWi expects that the results of the PV-pilot projects can only be transferred within certain limitations to other renewable energy technologies.
The presentation of the framework paper and the consultation process are to be welcomed, as the auction model is the real innovation of the EEG 2014. It is recommendable for interested market participants to take part in the consultation process.
The success of the auction model requires in particular that the developers and the financing banks obtain security whether the project is awarded with a feed-in tariff as soon as possible during the development process. This is inevitable in order to ensure the competitive conditions that are necessary for a tender. Against this background, the recommendations of the framework paper are going mainly in the right direction. Particularly it is positive that participants may provide proof of having secured land by presenting the resolution of a municipality to set up a zoning plan.
To secure the diversity of participants, it will be important to find the right balance between instruments securing the implementation of projects and a protection of smaller bidders from unreasonable high development costs. At the same time, at least a few lot sizes should be increased to 50 MW minimum in order to benefit from economies of scale. This would help improve the attractiveness of ground-mounted PV plants for investors.
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text: Volume 2.28 | Jul 20 Mesenchymal Cell News 2.28, July 20, 2010. In this issue: Science News | Current Publications | Industry News | Policy News | Events Subscribe | Unsubscribe TOP STORY Scientists Develop New Way to Grow Adult Stem Cells in Culture Researchers at Stanford University have found that growing muscle stem cells on a specially developed synthetic matrix that mimics the elasticity of real muscles allows them to maintain their self-renewing properties. [Press release from Stanford University School of Medicine discussing online prepublication in Science] Animal Protein-Free Feeder-Independent Maintenance Medium for hESCs & hiPSCs by STEMCELL Technologies WATCH THE TeSR™2 VIDEO SCIENCE NEWS A New Generation of Biological Scaffolds Researchers have been working on ways of producing biological scaffolds, derived from natural human or animal tissues that will not be rejected by a patient's immune system and can be repaired and renewed like normal tissue. 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[Proc Natl Acad Sci USA] The Mood Stabilizers Valproic Acid and Lithium Enhance Mesenchymal Stem Cell Migration via Distinct Mechanisms This study investigated whether treatment of mesenchymal stem cells with two mood stabilizers, valproic acid and lithium, would enhance cell migration and, if so, explored the mechanisms underlying their effects. [Neuropsychopharmacology] Endothelial Progenitor Cells Undergo an Endothelial to Mesenchymal Transition-Like Process Mediated by TGFBetaRI Study's results indicate that endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) may differentiate into smooth muscle cell-like cells through an endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition-like process and that transforming growth factor beta1 (TGFBeta1) plays an important role in the fate of EPC. [Cardiovasc Res] TGFBeta/BMP Type I Receptors ALK1 and ALK2 are Essential for BMP9-Induced Osteogenic Signaling in Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using dominant-negative mutants for the seven type I receptors, researchers demonstrated that only ALK1 and ALK2 mutants effectively inhibit bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)9-induced osteogenic differentiation in vitro and ectopic ossification in mesenchymal stem cell implantation assays. [J Biol Chem] Polyethylenimine-Mediated Gene Delivery into Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Patients This study was designed to improve the understanding of genetic modification of human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells by polyethylenimine, a non-viral vector that shows promise in stem cell genetic modification, in the context of cardiac regeneration for patients. [J Cell Mol Med] Stromal Cells' B7-1 is a Key Stimulatory Molecule for Interleukin-10 Production by HOZOT, a Multifunctional Regulatory T Cell Line Investigators demonstrated that B7-1 on stromal cells is a key molecule regulating IL-10 production by multifunctional regulatory T cells, HOZOT. [Immunol Cell Biol] Obstructive Apneas Induce Early Activation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Enhancement of Endothelial Wound Healing Investigators tested the hypothesis that the blood serum of rats subjected to recurrent airway obstructions mimicking obstructive sleep apnea induces early activation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and enhancement of endothelial wound healing. [Respir Res] A Novel Vascularized Patch Enhances Cell Survival and Modifies Ventricular Remodeling in a Rat Myocardial Infarction Model The omentum-based cell-supporting patch provided a favorable microenvironment for transplanted mesenchymal stem cell survival, which resulted in favorable ventricular remodeling and restoration of cardiac functions in rats with experimental myocardial infarction. [J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg] INDUSTRY NEWS Phase III Meeting Scheduled with FDA Following Results of Bone Marrow Regeneration Trial Australian regenerative medicine company, Mesoblast Limited, announced that based on positive results from its bone marrow transplant clinical trial, a formal meeting has been scheduled with the United States Food and Drug Administration to discuss a proposed Phase III clinical trial program. 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Press Release] John Hopkins University Hits $200 Million Mark in ARRA Grants The John Hopkins University has to date been awarded more than $200 million in National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation research grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. [The JHU Gazette] POLICY NEWS Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards Prestigious Fellowships to 18 Top Young Scientists The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting exceptional early career researchers and innovative cancer research, named 18 new Damon Runyon Fellows at its spring Fellowship Award Committee review. [Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Press Release] "Game Over" for British Science? The Royal Society and the British Academy strongly warned the British government that looming cuts to science funding could be "irreversibly catastrophic for the future of U.K. science and economic growth" if they go too far. 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After a predictable 5-2 thrashing of the hapless Philadelphia Flyers, the party is over for the New York Islanders. Through 9 games, the Isles have lost only once in regulation and once in overtime. Sitting near the top of the league, GM Steve was realistic on Thursday night when he declared "Hoover's team sucks raw donkey nuts but the next four games are, for all intents and purposes, almost guaranteed defeats. Skating against the Broad Street Bullies was more like an act of pity than a competitive sporting event. Broad Street Babies would be a more apt nickname."
Slated to face the Hurricanes, the Penguins twice (back to back) and then the Devils, there just isn't any way the Isles maintain the breakneck pace they've set to open the season. With Alex Galchenyuk suspended for the next five games, the Islanders front office was compelled to promote Remi Elie, a virtual rookie, and play him during this difficult stretch of games.
Facing a healthy Carolina team to start, the Islanders are going to have an uphill struggle for the next week or so. The Penguins are also completely healthy and the upstart Devils, even without Backes, Kane and Edler, remain formidable. Nonetheless, all three of the Devils' potential all-star players are likely to be back by the time the Islanders meet the Devils team.
Although the Islanders have a steady, if not spectacular cadre of defensemen, Alex Pietrangelo, Brady Skjei, Ian Cole, Eric Gudbranson and Mike Matheson are all healthy and capable. GM Steve has also raised the possibility of double shifting Nicklas Backstrom as a fallback tactic..
Only the whim and fancy of the league simulator, coupled with possible shut-down performances by either Jacob Markstrom or Jake Allen stand in the way of four consecutive losses.
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Free time in college can be plentiful with the right scheduling of classes and study time; in fact, a study of data compiled by the University of California showed that college students today have more free time than ever before.
Utilizing that free time in college wisely can be the edge you need on your classmates and peers entering the job force.
Volunteer in a related field
Volunteering in the field you are majoring in is a great way to add to your resume, collect references and find out what being in the field is like. There are many ways to find volunteering opportunities in the area you are interested in: online, school emails, bulletin boards, Craigslist are some examples.
Intern in a related field
This is a little more work to find and you will have more responsibilities than with volunteering but the benefits are proportionately higher. Many schools also offer college credit for internships and some positions might pay. Internships are also a great addition to any resume and the skills you learn often give you a heads up on the competition.
Make some money
Make some money in college: lecture notes, volunteer in research labs, tutor, make calendars, design logos, change oil in school mates' cars, fill out tax forms, proofread other papers – these are just some ways to make money in college.
Finding a part time job is another. Apply for jobs early on, especially if you're looking for jobs on campus.
Make use of your school's resources.
Guest lectures by professors known in their areas of expertise are usually free for students of the college. College games that people pay for to watch, students usually pay less for. The school gym often offers many classes for students, and then there's the gym itself.
Check the school bulletin boards to check for upcoming events and people who want to do things together and see if you're interested.
Get fit
College gyms often have some of the best equipment and varied classes rivaling those of professional gyms. Check out the classes offered, find out how to use gym equipment, meet new people and get those endorphins flowing.
Most colleges have parks around them – go biking, or hiking or kayaking with a few friends.
Make new friends
There is no other single period in life when you are that surrounded by so many potential friends. Sign up with groups for hobbies you're interested in – e.g. the debate team. Check out the bulletin boards or post on it to start a new group.
The cafeterias, midnight Starbucks runs, classes, the library or the bookstore are all potential places to meet and make friends.


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I've got 68k on my clutch. I plan to replace and hope to up grade all related parts. Any suggestions on plates, steels,basket, ect?
I've got 68k on my clutch. I plan to replace and hope to up grade all related parts. Any suggestions on plates, steels,basket, ect?
My apologies, I did not realised you posted this question on C109 thread...
It is for M109R clutch...
Last edited by thevili; 01-30-2019 at 06:00 PM.
There has been a lot of talk about later model clutch on the M's and C's being updated in 2011. And that the 2011 upgrade will fit in the older bikes. The change is the number of clutch plates. More clutch plates, but these plates are a little thinner so the stack is the same thickness. The newer plates will fit in your basket. You do need to buy all new springs and spring bolts to go along with the new plates.
I bought the clutch plates, springs, and bolts to fix my chatter issue. Its still winter here so I haven't done it yet. I used this site and this diagram to order my parts. https://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oemp...876a488/clutch. I ordered all the plates shown in diagram. 10-5-9-12-13-6. also the springs 4 and bolts 14. I also ordered the cover gasket found on another diagram from same seller. It was expensive. But its all Factory Suzuki parts in factory sealed bags that came.
There maybe a cheaper solution but I'm happy I bought all factory parts. I plan to install over the next several weeks before spring.
So I did some background checking and if I remember correctly I found the 2008 C109 had less clutch plates in the diagram matching what the older M models had, but the 2009 diagram had more plates and identical to the 2011 M109. I think the C109 had the updated clutch the whole time and was later incorporated into the M109s bikes in 2011 to fix the problem they were having. Its that or the web site had just automatically updated the 2009 C109 with the latest clutch pack. I haven't been inside my bike yet to know whats there. But if you do a parts comparison to the 2011 M109 you'll find the 2009 C109 is already using those parts according to the parts diagram I ordered from.
Hope this helps
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Why didn't you replace all the clutch plates, from the numbers you listed you didn't order all the clutches.
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Miami's international real estate sales continued strong in 2015 compared with the rest of the nation, a report says.
Of all Miami residential sales, 22% went to international buyers compared the national average of 4%, according to Miami Today, quoting a report from the Miami Association of Realtors.
The mean purchase price in Miami for international clients in 2015 was $499,600.
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Previously on Arrow, Mrs. Darhk decided to run against Oliver for mayor of Star City, Oliver found out he had a son with Berlin from Defiance who told him not to tell anyone, Merlyn found out about said secret son and decided to tell Damien Darhk about him as repayment for the whole sliced-my-hand-off-to-make-Nyssa-Ra's-who-then-disbanded-the-League thing.
The main event tonight is the mayoral debate. Oliver is being prepped by Thea when Darhk's wife, going by Ms. Adams and claiming to be unmarried, comes to "meet' Oliver. He calls her a "darhk horse" and continues to slip in "light" references under the guise of friendly competition.
Thea warns Oliver that now that he has an opponent, she's trying to find some dirt on public record about this "Ms. Adams" but so far has no luck. But also, she doesn't want to poke around so much, lest Adams returns the favor.
In other important news, Felicity has a bridal shower invite for Oliver to inspect. And as soon as he opens it, he's glitterbombed.
"So, not the best way to come out?"
After the rehearsal, Team Arrow trails Mrs. Darhk but find that it was a setup. Mrs. Darhk is there long enough to sass them before disappearing, leaving an ambush team to fight them. they win of course, but Mrs. Darhk is gone without a trace.
Laurel brings her father some coffee at work, saying she's worried about him; surely Darhk has figured out by now that he was playing double agent. (Spoiler alert: he has.) But he promises he's surrounded by cops literally all the time, so he's fine. He gets a call he has to respond to, and Laurel cheerfully offers to come.
Which is Laurel for, "I dare you to try and stop me."
She says they're going to dinner after; Lance says he has a date, but Laurel would love to chat her potential future stepmother.
Speaking of Mama Smoak, she has been a busy bee in the Olicity Loft, decorating it to the nines…actually, no, the twelves. There are so many balloons it looks like theme is the movie Up. Oliver and Felicity hold hands and try to smile through the pain of having to see such gaudy decorations, and luckily they succeed long enough for Thea to come in and interrupt.
Thea pulls Oliver aside and says that Alex has been digging around on Oliver to see what "Ms. Adams" might find, she found an uncashed check for $1 Million from their mother to someone called Samantha Clayton. Oliver plays it off, and Thea asks if she should look into it, but Oliver is like NOPE NOPE NOPE.
Laurel, on the call with her father, is suspicious as to why her father, Captain of the SCPD, was called to deal with a B&E alone with no backup in the middle of the night. He promises her that he's fine and that he doesn't need her help or her leather suit, and she wishes he would just accept her identity already.
There will always be women in leather flirting with me!"
Lucky for Lance, listening isn't one of Laurel's strong suit, so she comes in and saves him from the collapsing building that definitely was not entered, and wasn't broken until just now.


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An exciting opportunity for European tour operators is on our doorstep. How should we prepare for Europe's improved collaboration with the Chinese travel market?
It's finally here, and it's about time
There has been an Australia-China year of tourism, as well as a US-China year, but finally it is the turn of Europe. Are they just gimmicks, or do they make a real difference?
In what has been an eventful year for Chinese tourism, upcoming international partnerships, such as the EU-China Tourism Year, will help to further promote growth in Chinese outbound tourist numbers.
The EU-China Tourism Year is an official declaration given to the promotion of bilateral cooperation between European countries and China, which will occur throughout 2018. It presents an exciting opportunity for European tourism businesses and operators looking to expand their operations in the Chinese outbound travel market to promote their brand on a global scale and seek new partnerships. The first series of business-to-business talks brought about by the ECTY will take place at Beijing's China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market in April 2018.
Reported figures vary, but the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI) found that Chinese outbound tourism grew by 7% in the first half of 2017, from 64 million in 2016 to 69 million. This shows that Chinese tourists are travelling further afield. Indeed, while tourism to the Greater China region only grew by 1%, the rest of the world saw 14% more Chinese outbound travellers visiting their shores in the first half of 2017.
The potential benefits that the ECTY could bring to European travel and tourism companies complements the exciting predictions about the Chinese outbound travel market in 2018. COTRI estimates that the number of Chinese tourists travelling to destinations outside of Greater China will rise by 10% next year to 86 million. If correct, Chinese travel to destinations outside of Greater China will then hold the majority in the market, representing 56% of overall trips made.
As such, the ECTY seems to be happening at the right time. The Chinese outbound tourism market is increasingly becoming dominated by free and independent travellers (FITs), who are willing to forge their own adventures to discover authentic experiences, unlike their organised group travel equivalents. This has opened-up new opportunities in the market to appeal to this rising subsection of outbound travellers. Furthermore, relaxed visa restrictions, more direct flight connections, and the opening of visa application centres shows European countries are becoming flexible to deal with the expanding Chinese travel market.
Make the effort
Europe should grasp the opportunity to welcome more Chinese tourists with open arms. Driven by the rise of middle-class households, China has become the largest source of tourism expenditure, which is expected to grow by 10.9% from 2017 to 2022. A lot of their money is spent in duty-free shops. Recent figures show that 41% of Chinese travellers buy skincare-related products in duty-free and travel-retail, compared with 25% for the average global buyer.
Increased cooperation with China has already helped improve visitor rates at British attractions. In June, Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) announced they received a 74% increase year-on-year in Chinese visitors. Following the efforts made in marketing their museums in China and improving their "China welcome", RMG's dedication to attracting the Chinese market was recognised at ITB China in Shanghai, where they were awarded a Chinese Tourist Welcome Award for Service Quality.
Be more like Switzerland
The ECTY won't mark the first time Europe and China has formed an alliance to promote tourism. The ECTY will succeed 2017's China-Switzerland Year of Tourism, which demonstrated an increased effort by both parties to further encourage overseas travel. Both countries encouraged bilateral communication and cooperation through exchange activities that enhanced mutual understanding of each country's culture, economy, and trade.
In 2015, China became the fourth largest outbound tourist market for Switzerland, behind Germany, the US, and the UK. Switzerland's Deputy Head of Mission Alain Gaschen suggests improved China outbound travel was due to relaxed visa restrictions, which encouraged the widespread issuing of long-term and multi-entry visas. Switzerland has also made it convenient for Chinese tourists to obtain visas, with a quick-visa approval process that takes only two days.
The China-Switzerland Year of Tourism recently held its closing ceremony in Lausanne, which is due to host the 2020 Youth Olympic Games. Since China will host the 2022 Winter Olympics, bilateral cooperation in the winter sports market was beneficial. As a result, the Swiss have been developing their ski resorts to become more accommodating of Chinese tourists by providing one-off experience days catered to beginners and lessons in Chinese.
This collaboration has delivered benefits for future EU-China cooperation. Reportedly, a Chinese tourism official claimed 2017 saw 1.2 million two-way visits between China and Switzerland, an increase of 12% from 2016. Air China recently launched a new service from Beijing to Zurich, which marks Air China's first flight to the Swiss city since the service was initially discontinued in 1999. Likewise, the number of flights connecting China and Switzerland has increased to forty per week.
Early ECTY-related collaborations have begun between China and Italy, where the ECTY will hold its opening ceremony, in Venice, on the 19th of January. Italy's Undersecretary of MiBACT Dorina Bianchi hopes this relationship will help promote not only Italy's "cities of art", but also the "historical heritage" of its villages. Italy is one of many European countries seeking more potential from the Chinese market, as in the first half of 2017, it evidenced a 15% increase in the number of Chinese visitors compared to 2016.
Put yourself out there
The UK should make the most of the ECTY by capitalising on its opportunities as soon as possible. This is especially considering recent developments which have made the UK more accessible for Chinese tourists.
The recent announcement of an open skies agreements between China and the UK aims to increase connecting flights by 50% to 150 flights per week. In addition, Britain's north witnessed a 15% rise in Chinese arrival numbers than anticipated this year, with 90,000 passengers travelling from Beijing to Manchester. Chinese visitors are also spending more than ever, specifically an increase of 54% in 2017, largely due to the post-Brexit depreciation of the pound. These are promising developments for the UK inbound tourism market that demonstrate the appeal of attracting more Chinese visitors.
Why would Chinese tourists want to visit the UK?
Football crazy, football mad
The UK remains an appealing destination for Chinese travellers for a plethora of reasons, and sport is certainly a key factor. Alongside China's desire to convert 300 million Chinese people to winter sports in anticipation of the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, it is also pushing to become a world football superpower by 2050. It hopes to have 50 million football players by 2020, as well as 6,000 stadiums or pitches and 50,000 football schools within the next 10 years.
British football is internationally renowned for its world-class teams, and football is already hugely popular in China. More than 350 million Chinese fans watch Premier League games on dedicated football television channels. Indeed, football is Chinese President Xi Jinping's favourite sport – in 2012, he demonstrated his skills during a state visit to Croke Park Stadium in Dublin, and he visited Manchester City during his last state visit to the UK in 2015. As the home of international football, Britain is an attractive destination for Chinese football enthusiasts.
Glued to the screen
Certain British television shows are hugely popular in China. Research into the influence of foreign entertainment on Chinese youth, conducted by Singapore Management University, found the majority of Chinese television viewers were in favour of a more authentic TV approach, compared to the "predictable plotlines" and "unambiguous characters" found in China's TV shows.
As such, the hit BBC drama Sherlock was a phenomenon; in 2014, 5 million Chinese viewers watched the Season Three premiere within hours of being uploaded to video platform Youku, the Chinese alternative to YouTube. Furthermore, in 2016, Sherlock's 'Abominable Bride' TV special was screened internationally across China, attracting 1.7 million cinemagoers to its premiere.
As Sherlock builds upon a "Chinese fondness for a storybook version of Britain", it's not a stretch to claim many enthusiastic Chinese fans may visit London to see famous landmarks featured on the show, such as the London Eye and St Paul's Cathedral. St Paul's provides Chinese visitors with multimedia guides in Mandarin, making this attraction highly accessible. There is also a Sherlock Holmes Museum in London's Baker Street, which will be the main draw for many enthusiastic Chinese fans.
While an American production, many scenes in Game of Thrones are filmed in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is expecting over 2.3 million visitors next year due to the emerging Chinese market. The Giant's Causeway welcomed 56,000 Chinese tourists in 2017, 22% more than previous years.
There are other cases where China's appreciation of England's cultural heritage shines through. Castle Howard, occasionally used as a setting for historical dramas, such as ITV's Victoria, saw 250,000 visitors in 2016, and a 256% year-on-year increase of international visitors. Furthermore, the marriage between Taiwanese megastar Jay Chou and Australian model Hannah Quinlivan at Selby Abbey attracted "no fewer than 500 Asian visitors" in the ten days following the event.
Dover Castle has also appeared in a variety of high-profile Hollywood and television productions, from Disney's fantasy musical Into the Woods, to the BBC's historical drama Wolf Hall. According to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA), Dover Castle welcomed 333,289 visitors in 2016 – an increase over the previous year. It seems heritage sites featured in popular movies and TV shows remain motivators for Chinese travel to the UK.
The Royal Family is England's crown jewel
Obviously, we can't ignore that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding next May will bring an influx of international tourists to Windsor Castle, and the UK in particular. The UK witnessed a 'tourism boom' in 2011, welcoming 30.6 million overseas visitors, primarily thanks to the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton. Reportedly, "almost half of the increase was accounted for by people from Asia, South America and Africa", and visits from Chinese tourists to the UK rose by a third in 2011 compared to the previous year. As a result, Westminster Abbey saw a 36% increase in its visitor numbers in 2011 compared with 2010, with 1.9 million visits, which for the first time placed the Abbey in ALVA's top 10 list of the most visited British attractions.
We could certainly expect a similar level of attention for Windsor Castle in the lead up to 2018's Royal Wedding. Given Markle's status as a famous American actress, having starred in the popular legal drama Suits, the international appeal of this Royal Wedding is staggering. In addition, like St Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle provides Chinese visitors with a Mandarin multimedia guide, making a visit to the royal palace comfortable and convenient.
Shopping is still an incentive
While 'authentic travel experiences' are a huge incentive for Chinese outbound travel, shopping still remains a popular reason to travel abroad. Although the Chinese don't choose to travel to the UK primarily for shops, they certainly do a lot of shopping while they are here.
Bicester Village, an outlet village based in Oxfordshire, attracts hundreds of thousands of Chinese tourists each year to its luxury brand stores. Reportedly, it rivals Buckingham Place as one of the UK's most popular attractions, with eight out of ten Chinese tourists visiting the village during their trip. It's only becoming more popular, as Chinese visitor numbers increased by 34% in 2016 compared to the year before. Chinese tourists visiting Bicester Village are guided by Mandarin signs installed at London's Marylebone station, and many travel there by tour bus. The village itself targets Chinese consumers with Mandarin speakers, who make up the majority of the sales assistants.
In addition, a £185 million designer outlet village is being constructed in a complete circle around London's O2 arena. The outlet village, expected to be around 204,000 square feet, will likely encompass over 100 shops and various restaurants. The impact of this new development is likely to be felt by the whole of London's East and Southeast, and areas such as Greenwich and the Queen Elizabeth Park at Stratford are eagerly awaiting its launch.
Final thoughts
For our end-of-year article last year, our Managing Director, Helena Beard, had this to say about the state of Chinese tourism:
"China operates on a system of relationships and networks, collaboration and cooperation, loyalty to friends and partnerships with colleagues. The easier it is for the Chinese to visit and make these affiliations with the UK, the better our export prospects, the more students will come here to study, and the greater the economic benefits to our tourism industry."
Evidently, the UK and its European neighbours could only benefit from the improved collaboration and cooperation encouraged by the ECTY. This cross-cultural relationship will help develop Europe's understanding of the Chinese outbound travel market, and the ways in which they could further adapt to accommodate their unique travel needs. This could only be fruitful going forward, and we at China Travel Outbound look forward to tracing the results of this relationship throughout the coming year.
If you are interested in the benefits of attracting more Chinese visitors, please contact us for a chat.
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Spokane Bankruptcy Attorneys
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Qualification Requirements
Spokane bankruptcy attorneys, Hector and Casey Quiroga, can help you discharge most of your debt using Title 11 of the United States Code. Most consumers seek the relief of the bankruptcy code under Chapter 7 and/or Chapter 13. There are many differences between each Chapter, and in some circumstances, the client's objectives, will dictate if a Chapter 13 is preferable to a Chapter 7.
A Chapter 7 usually achieves a discharge of most consumer debts. A Chapter 13 will achieve a discharge, but only after a Chapter 13 plan is confirmed and completed. This process may take anywhere from three to five years, depending on each client's circumstances and ability to pay into a plan.
To qualify for Chapter 7, a debtor's household must be a. below certain (means) gross income, and b. the debtor's household must also have no disposable income left after taking into account all allowable expenses.
The debtor's household income requirements are changed from time to time. The most updated income requirements are found on the Department of Justice website. At the time of publication, this is the most updated gross income requirements to file a Chapter 7 in Washington and Idaho. A debtor's household must earn below the following to meet requirement "a" outlined above.
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|2 People
|3 People
|4 People *
|* Add $8,100 for each individual in excess of 4.
If a debtor's household meets step a. (earns below the per family size amount above), then it must also show that there is no or very little disposable income after taking into account all allowable expenses. Spokane bankruptcy attorneys often look at the disposable income requirements after they have all income information available (i.e. paystubs for the last six months) to determine if the disposable income requirements will be an issue for the client.
They must also look at the expenses presented by this particular family and determine if they are allowable under the law.
The Department of Justice (U.S. Trustee's office is designated to oversee bankruptcy filings, and it is under the direction of the Department of Justice), publishes the national standards allowable under the law. Some of these expenses can be higher, but Spokane bankruptcy attorneys need to properly document to the court the reason for the discrepancy.
If a debtor's household income is more than the guideline above (in the table) AND/OR the debtor's household does have disposable income after paying all allowable expenses, the debtor will likely have to file a Chapter 13. Chapter 13 cases require payments to creditors and the office of the Chapter 13 trustee.
They are often significantly more expensive, and take significantly more time (three to five years by statute). For this reason, most consumers would rather file Chapter 7 than Chapter 13 if they qualify.
You should discuss your personal situation with one of our Spokane bankruptcy attorneys before making a determination what chapter you can file or should file based on your circumstances (if you qualify). Call (509) 927-3840 to make an appointment or click here to send a message.


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About / Founder
The pure botanical ingredients of Silver Fox was specially selected by John Williford, who is the brains and heart behind this operation.
After traveling the world trying different formulas and products, I've found a remarkable organic skin care treatment. Silver Fox works with your own body's chemistry to help release toxins and allow your skin to rejuvenate naturally, using pure botanicals. You'll look years younger and you'll feel incredible.
It starts with cleaning your skin. Most over the counter cleansers only add to the problem of toxic overexposure. It's easy to clean the first layer of skin, but if you're not nourishing deeper layers your skin will pay a price. Think of the silverware in your kitchen drawer. After a few cycles in the dishwasher, the shiny surface is reduced to a dull sheen. The best skin cleansers help you retain a youthful look instead of creating worse problems.


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Major delays on M25 Hertfordshire after lorry crash
PUBLISHED: 18:50 01 October 2018 | UPDATED: 18:50 01 October 2018
Highways England is warning of two-hour delays on the M25 in Hertfordshire after a crash involving an overturned lorry.
This evening the clockwise carriageway has been closed between Junction 17 to Junction 20 following an HGV crash.
On the opposite anti-clockwise carriageway, the M25 is closed with Junction 18.
Highways England warns of "severe" delays in both directions.
According to Highways England's traffic map, traffic is at a standstill all the way back to Junction 21a for Bricket Wood and the North Orbitol Road for Chiswell Green.
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Caitlin Canty is a singer songwriter originally from Vermont who now resides in Brooklyn and has a killer new album set for release on January 20th called Reckless Skyline. I remember the first time I heard Caitlin's music a few years ago when I was (of all things) cleaning my office. This is where you have to picture literally hundreds of cds coming into the station month after month. It's very fun but at the same time a very tedious job of going through and trying to spot those that will be hits, those that are duds, and those that are the proverbial diamond in the rough. After cleaning off my desk I stumbled upon an album called Golden Hour. I can't remember WHY I put the cd in…but I do remember being pleasantly surprised. I realized at that moment that Caitlin is a very gifted singer songwriter and she recorded this album with grace and precise production, the kind of record that sounds perfect on a Sunday morning.
Fast forward to last year when I caught wind that Caitlin was recording a new album, and that she was doing it with Jeffrey Foucault (one of my all-time favorites) as producer. I like Jeffrey because he's the opposite of how I just described Caitlin's music, he's got some grit in there and strikes me as the kind of artist who probably doesn't take more than a few cuts of a song on the records he puts out. So the question to me at the time was, "How is this going to work?".
Let's fast forward even further to last week when I very happily received Caitlin's new album in the mail. I saved the listen for my favorite place to listen to music…my car. I drove home that night and was completely knocked out by what I was hearing. It had all the elements of what I enjoyed about Caitlin's first record; most noticeably how well the songs were written and Caitlin's beautiful voice. The other thing I heard (and loved) which wasn't on the first album was the spontaneity and grit that I think Jeffrey brought to the table. It's really a great listen! As this note is being typed, we are currently playing some tracks off this record on the air. Caitlin will also be joining us for an in studio interview on Tuesday, January 27th at 4pm.
I'd love you to give the cd a listen and tell me what you think!
Happy New Year and let's hope 2015 is another great year for new music!
-Jay Moberg
Music and Program Director


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consumer - insurance - cancellation - mailbox rule - intent to cancel
Russock v. AAA Mid-Atlantic Insurance Co. and Citizens Bank - Superior Court- April 17, 2006
Premium payments were to be made, according to insurer's instructions, through an on-line remittance service of the bank. Payment renewal date was June 13. Insured electronically requested the bank to issue payment on June 3. Bank issued and mailed the check on June 10. Check arrived at insurer's office on June 17, 4 days after the due date of June 13. Insurer issued a notice of cancellation on June 17 but nonetheless cashed insured's check. On June 20, insured had an accident on June 20 and submitted a claim, which was rejected.
Insurer's claim that the payment was late was rejected based on application of the mailbox rule, which holds that payment is deemed received when mailed, "[w]here the use of the mails as a means of acceptance is a;uthorized or implied from the surrounding circumstances...Here the use of the mails to submit premiums was not merely authorized, but required."
Insurer's affirmative defense that insured intended to cancel the policy was rejected. In order to prove that defense, the insurer has the burden to prove insured "had a clear and precise intent to cancel the policy prior to the loss....i.e., knowledge of payment due and refusal to pay." Those condition "do not exist where.... arrangements for payment are made, the payment itself is placed in transit to the payee who has dictated the method of transport, and the check is cashed."


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Why some Cubans prefer to use foreign words instead of Spanish when writing in Spanish.
Jan 16, 2016Walter Lippmann
The most serious of its kind in the last ten years in Santiago de Cuba, this accident placed Santiago at third place at national level on the list of traffic fatalities in 2015.
The fact that migrant remittances are increasingly becoming the base for sustaining the economies of a growing number of impoverished Third World countries should be seen as a crime against humanity, and not as a reason for complacency.
Given the history of the relations between Cuba and the US –and also given the circumstances in which it could take place– a visit by the President of the United States to Havana would still be part of a confrontation. However, a confrontation must be –as Cuban leader Raul Castro, said– on an equal footing and in a civilized manner.
Jan 12, 2016Walter Lippmann
Jan 11, 2016Walter Lippmann Source :LA CASA BLANCA HABLA NUEVAMENTE DEL VIAJE DE OBAMA A CUBA.
Jan 10, 2016Walter Lippmann Source :Guerra contra los pobres, no contra la pobreza
Youth magazine SOMOS JOVENES explores why so many Cuban young people today are apathetic and unmotivated (March 2015)
Robert Reich´s new book entitled Saving Capitalism: For the Many, Not the Few discussed by Cuban analyst Manuel Yepe


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Financial Constraints: Are There Differences between
Manufacturing and Services?
Filipe Silva
Faculdade de Economia, Universidade de Coimbra
Carlos Carreira
GEMF / Faculdade de Economia, Universidade de Coimbra
This paper is the first to explicitly explore the differences in firms' financial constraints between and within sectors of economic activity, by estimating the sensitivities of cash holdings to cash-flow upon an unique dataset of Portuguese firms. It shows that, not only there are remarkable differences between sectors and, especially, industries, but most importantly, that the commonly accepted inverse relationships between financial constraints and size and age are not robust to sectorial disaggregation.
JEL Classification: L8; D92; G32; L00; L2.
Keywords: Services; Financial constraints; Firm-level studies; Portugal.


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John 16:5-7 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
5 But now I go My way to Him that sent Me, and none of you asketh Me, 'Whither goest Thou?'
6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is expedient for you that I go away, for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you.
21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
Copyright © 1994 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc.
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Spring is in the Air!
Blogger wasn't playing last night, bad blogger! And I had so much to say. Can't remember any of it now, typical isn't it!
Here is my first page of my A-Z Book of Me (BOM), inspired by Kirsty's challenge and Kimmy's A-Z BOM. Really enjoyed working on this new size 81/2" x 11", even though it probaly took me twice as long! I did want to do some journaling, but my white sharpie pen is not working on black bazzill card stock, not much good is that? So hence no writing on my LO. I still like it though had a lot of fun making the flower (inspired by ScrapDolly) and handstitching the stem and leaf.
Received my Amazon delivery yesterday, along with a new book for me, "Pockets, Pullouts and Hiding Places".WOW this book is stunning, and I cannot wait to start reading it properly and having ago at some of the gorgeous techniques. Jenni Bowlin and Tin Holtz are just 2 of the contributors so it's got to be good!
I have buckets of work to do and deadlines. A masterclass to do for Papercraft Essentials, some amazing stuff for Creative Scrapbooking (received some of the goodies today), I have a crop on Sunday and need to prepare my class, Kirsty and Ellie arrive Friday and Sue hopefully will be arriving on Saturday. So a busy funpacked week!.
I am also awaiting a very exciting and important package form China. As well, The Best of British annoucements are being made at Olympia on Sunday, so cant wait to hear the results!
I am now going to plod on packing orders and starting my projects for the magazines. I have Peter still working form home during the day and working nights, so I have to look like I do actually work!! Mind I did 1 1/2 hours of housework this morning, yikes!
And Finally my thoughts and prayers are with a very dear friend and colleague today, lots of love girls
Anna x
13 Response to 'Spring is in the Air!'
kaz Said,https://scrappingtonight.blogspot.com/2006/03/spring-is-in-air.html?showComment=1143033000000#c114303305733430954'> 1:10 PM
lovely lo girl, love the black card stock. I know what you mean, we had a birth yesterday and a funeral today, our thoughts go out to all luvs ya
Christi Said,https://scrappingtonight.blogspot.com/2006/03/spring-is-in-air.html?showComment=1143033840000#c114303386551298665'> 1:24 PM
Anna, this layout is beautiful!!! Love the little Prima in your hair!
Cath Said,https://scrappingtonight.blogspot.com/2006/03/spring-is-in-air.html?showComment=1143056160000#c114305619743484927'> 7:36 PM
I don't know where you find the time Anna. You're a superwoman, and a super woman :)
gudrun Said,https://scrappingtonight.blogspot.com/2006/03/spring-is-in-air.html?showComment=1143061380000#c114306138127403860'> 9:03 PM
Love your page, anna.
The flower with the handstiched stem is so cool.
Thanks alot for your kind comment on my blog. You really made my day. :-)
Zarah Said,https://scrappingtonight.blogspot.com/2006/03/spring-is-in-air.html?showComment=1143062940000#c114306296776280484'> 9:29 PM
I absoluuuutely love this LO - it's delicious!! :)
Anonymous Said,https://scrappingtonight.blogspot.com/2006/03/spring-is-in-air.html?showComment=1143063720000#c114306373759383545'> 9:42 PM
Your A-Z is going to be stunning
and I blame you totally for the fact I now have to buy YET ANOTHER book!
Won't let me log in - so am anonymous but its meeeee - scrapdolly
Kim Sonksen Said,https://scrappingtonight.blogspot.com/2006/03/spring-is-in-air.html?showComment=1143071460000#c114307146196857248'> 11:51 PM
Fabby dabby super cool Anna! You have to admit 8,5 x 11 is fun. Difficult at first but then you won;t be able to stop.
This LO TOTALL RAWKS MAN!!!!
lee woodside Said,https://scrappingtonight.blogspot.com/2006/03/spring-is-in-air.html?showComment=1143071700000#c114307171576905976'> 11:55 PM
OH Anna LURVE this layout.
Paula - Buenos Aires Said,https://scrappingtonight.blogspot.com/2006/03/spring-is-in-air.html?showComment=1143078240000#c114307826137821634'> 1:44 AM
Cool page. Great way to start your BoM.


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Parvathi Menon
House session cannot be called before President's rule is revoked
'The Governor has to be guided by constitutional morality'
Bangalore: "Until Parliament decides on the Presidential proclamation of October 9 imposing President's Rule in the State, or the President revokes the proclamation, the state of 'Trishanku' created by Article 356 of the Constitution, will continue," according to B.K. Chandrashekar, Legislative Council Chairman and a former professor of law. Clause 3 of Article 356 makes it mandatory that both Houses of Parliament approve (or disprove) the Presidential proclamation before two months of it having been made.
Speaking to The Hindu on the constitutional reasoning that could inform the Governor's decisions at this politically volatile juncture, Prof. Chandrashekar said that there were two possible constitutional options. In the first, the Governor assesses the claim of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (Secular), is satisfied that they have the figures and decides to recommend verification. He must make a report to this effect to the Union Government. Clause 2 of Article 356 allows the President to revoke President's Rule by a subsequent proclamation that does not have to be approved by Parliament. Only then can the Governor convene a session of the legislature and ask the claimants to prove their majority.
The second option, according to Prof. Chandrashekar, is for the Governor to recommend dissolution of the Assembly, based on the circumstances under which the claim has been made.
"The two parties that have come together are the two parties that dismantled the government in the first place. Both parties gave letters to the Governor — the BJP to say that it was withdrawing support to the government, and the former Chief Minister to say that he was resigning. Until 24 hours before they went to the Governor on October 27, they were accusing each other of immorality and treachery. The Janata Dal (Secular) even put out a full-page advertisement against the BJP." There is, therefore, no clear-cut case before the Governor for the claim that they will form a stable government, he says.
"In the working of any Constitution, however, there is the question of morality. The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution in the Bommai Case is an example of a moral interpretation of the Constitution" said Prof. Chandrashekar, adding that the present situation in Karnataka called for the Governor to be guided by "constitutional morality."
R.N. Narasimha Murthy, former Advocate-General, and Prof. Chandrashekar both point to the differences between the Rameshwar Dayal case in which the Bihar government was dismissed in 2004 and the present situation in Karnataka.
"The question of mala fide on the part of the Governor does not arise here as the parties themselves ignited the crisis in which the Governor had no role," said Prof Chandrashekar. The JD(S) asked for the dissolution of the Assembly and the party's president, H.D. Deve Gowda, even wrote to the President on October 24 seeking the dissolution of the Assembly fearing "horse-trading."
Given this situation Mr. Murthy and Prof. Chandrashekar have suggested that the President refer this matter to the Supreme Court under Article 143(1) of the Constitution which empowers the President to seek the Supreme Court's opinion on any question of law or fact of public importance. "The Supreme Court would do well to interpret and develop the law on such a matter, one that is likely to recur, in the interests of the real beneficiaries of the Constitution of India, the people," said Prof. Chandrashekar.
Convening session
The Governor, therefore, cannot call a session of the Assembly to allow the present claimants to prove their majority before President's Rule is revoked. This also means that the time frame for either the installation of a JD(S)-BJP government, or dissolution of the Assembly, is unlikely to be decided before the first or second week of November.


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Linda Geiser
Linda Geiser earned degrees in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (MS 1989) and Plant Physiology (PhD 1991) from the University of California, Davis. As an ecologist for the US Forest Service Air Resource Management Program, she has studied lichen response to air pollution and climate since 1989. She is an author of over 60 related scientific articles and books including Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest (2009). She was the lead author for the ecological effects chapter of the Landers et al. (2008) Western Airborne Contaminants Assessment Project report sponsored by the National Park Service. She is an active member of the International Association for Lichenology, the American Bryological and Lichenological Society, and Northwest Lichenologists. Her other interests include promoting climate change awareness and action, hiking, yoga, swimming, and playing cello for the Corvallis, Oregon community theatre.


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Bankrupt Breitburn Rebuffs $1.8 bln Bid
The offer from Houston-based Lime Rock, which invests in oil-and-gas properties, surfaced last month as Breitburn was awaiting a ruling on its bankruptcy reorganization plan. The confirmation hearing ended in January after a bitter valuation battle between Breitburn and its shareholders who argued it undervalued the company.
In a filing with U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan late Friday, Breitburn said it was not required to "pursue conditional offers thrown across the transom, particularly after the close of a contested Confirmation Hearing."
Houston, Texas-based Lime Rock's $1.8 billion "stalking horse" offer tops a $1.6 billion enterprise valuation by Breitburn's investment bank.
Breitburn's shareholders say Breitburn is worth $3.8 billion following a spike in oil prices since the company filed for bankruptcy in 2016. They argued in court that Breitburn had low-balled its valuation in order to favor creditors who stood to gain control over its assets.
Breitburn equity holders want the Lime Rock bid to be entered into the record of the bankruptcy case, a move they believe would sway the court to reject the reorganization for undervaluing the company.
On Friday, Lime Rock extended a deadline for its proposal until Feb. 14, a day after a hearing for Bernstein to decide on Breitburn equity holders' request.
Breitburn said Lime Rock's offer confirms its valuation and would still leave equity holders "woefully underwater" by more than $1.25 billion.
Breitburn is organized as a master limited partnership, and equity holders could be stuck with a hefty tax bill unless the company has a higher valuation.
Lime Rock said in its Jan. 31 offer letter that it would bid patiently and aggressively for Breitburn, which owns prized oil reserves in the Permian Basin in Texas as well as California, the Rocky Mountains, the U.S. Midwest and Southeast.
If the Lime Rock offer advances, it would open up a bankruptcy auction and could spoil an attempt by a group of unsecured creditors led by Elliott Management Corp and WL Ross & Co to scoop up Breitburn's assets through a $775 million rights offering.
Elliott last year gained a sizeable stake in the largest U.S. coal miner Peabody Energy Corp through a similar rights offering.
It is now Peabody's largest shareholder with 33.82 percent, according to Thomson Reuters data.


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View Procedure
Procedure for Making a Capital Equipment Purchase
There are two types of Capital Equipment forms required when purchasing capital equipment. They are to be used as described below:
1. Capital Equipment Purchase Order Addendum
All purchases of capital equipment with a value greater than $10,000 will require completion of the "Capital Equipment Purchase Order Addendum" form. This form is required by the Department of Technical Services. The form should be completed by the supplier when submitting a tender quotation, or if the purchase did not go to tender, prior to the issuance of a purchase order.
In the event the supplier is not willing to complete the capital equipment purchase order addendum form, then the purchasing department should consult with the Director of Technical Services.
2. Capital Equipment Form
The "Capital Equipment" form must be completed for all equipment purchases that meets any one or more of the following conditions:
- Require special electrical services or drainage.
- Is large in size and requires special handling.
- Requires Technical Services handling for installation and/or servicing.
- Costs in excess of $2,500, the only exception being for the purchase of IBM and Compatible Personal Computer.


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The most photographed mountains in North America are a must-see to complete your Aspen adventure. The series of distinctive bell-shaped peaks tower at 14,000 feet above the glacial Maroon Valley and offer some of the best views in the world. For the best Maroon Bells experience, here are our best tips for how to visit Aspen's main attraction.
By Bus:
Getting to the Maroon Bells is most convenient to access by bus.
- The free Castle/Maroon bus leaves downtown Aspen from the Rubey Park Bus Station every 20 minutes (available 6:20 a.m. – 2 a.m.) and connects to the Maroon Bells shuttle at Aspen Highlands (available 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily).
- Should you wish to drive to Aspen Highlands, limited parking is available; daily and hourly fees are provided below.
- The fee to ride from Aspen Highlands to the Maroon Bells is $8 per person, which includes an informative ride to the peaks. These tickets can be purchased at the ticket office in Highlands, Four Mountain Sports or in town at Rubey Park Transit Center.
- Pups are allowed on the Maroon Bells bus! They must be leashed at all times in the Maroon Bells Wilderness and Scenic area.
Parking at Aspen Highlands (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- FREE / First 30 minutes
- $10 per car / 0-3 hours
- $15 per car / 3-8 hours
- $30 per car / 8+ hours
By Car:
- There is a $10 access-and-entry fee (cash or check only), and parking is available until the lot is full.
- From June 9 to October 8, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., the Maroon Bells can only be accessed by public bus. However, there is a vehicle exception to this rule for the following
- Vehicles
- Valid handicap placard
- Handicap license plates
- Disability license plates
- Permanently disabled national pass
- Horse trailers
- People
- Holders with special-use permits issued by the Forest Service
- Infants that require a restraining child seat (two-years-old or younger). Booster seats do not qualify
- 12 people or more in the same vehicle is $3 per person
- Campsites
- Silver Bar
- Silver Bell
- Silver Queen
- Vehicles
By Bike
- The road to the Maroon Bells is a popular cycling route. With a steady eight-mile climb from Highlands to the parking lot, this ride is a perfect intermediate to advanced experience.
- Local tour groups offer daily trips throughout the summer.
For more information on how to enjoy the Maroon Bells click here.


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Tonight, I received word that my friend, Bill Clegg, had died. Bill, who had been diagnosed with a bile duct tumor about eighteen months ago, lived longer than he had expected, and worked to make the most of all the time he had. He loved his biological and extended family, music, travel, Star Island, his friends, the arts.
Bill was jokingly known, to some of his friends, as "The Mayor of Star Island" during the time when he was President of the Star Island Corporation. He understood what a small, inbred 'town' Star was, and viewed his role as President as one akin to being the Mayor of a small village: keep the peace, help move the economy in productive ways, perform good works to advance the position of the town, shake hands with visitors and newcomers, honor the history of the community.
He was a very, very good Mayor, and — in my opinion — helped to save Star Island from possible bankruptcy during his Presidency, through his dogged work, determination, and good management skills. All of us who visit Star for a day, a week, or a lifetime should take a moment to say a small word of thanks to Bill for helping to ensure that the place has remained open and available for us to visit: it was not a given that this would be so.
Bill kept his eye on the essential values of small communities, reminding others of those key values. He treasured his friends and shared with us his wit and his considerable musical skill, which he happily shared with his daughter, Ellen, and his adopted son, Theo. No one present at the All Star One conference last year will easily forget Bill playing piano to accompany Theo's smashing vocal offerings, or performing a remarkable duet with Ellen — he on piano, she on steel drum. I think we all knew that it might be our last time watching and listening to Bill perform, and he — and we — were determined to make the most of it.
Bill had the ability to focus in on a problem and wrestle it to the ground, analyzing all sides of an issue until he understood it and had some sense that you, too, had a grasp of all the pro's and con's. I used to joke that it was simply not possible to have less than a thirty minute conversation with him, because talking meant exploring every detail of a subject and considering every potential result. But the thirty minutes were always well spent, and I never ended a conversation without feeling that I had learned something during the course of it.
Bill Clegg had an easy laugh, a sharp wit, a gentle hand, and a loving heart. He faced the end of his life with bravery and spirit, modeling all that songwriter Bob Franke lifted up when he wrote in his song, "Thanksgiving Eve":
"…What can you do with your days but work & hope
Let your dreams bind your work to your play
What can you do with each moment of your life
But love til you've loved it away
Love til you've loved it away."
I was honored to call him friend, mentor, advisor, confidant. And there is a hole in my heart that will never be filled, from his passing.