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By Essence Jones, IN
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Most delegates join YIG or YAG at some point during their high school career. Some are even lucky enough to join in middle school. A small, select group grow up as YIG/YAG babies. These unofficial delegates are often seen around state conferences and CONA, innocently taking in all that YIG and YAG has to offer. Virginia advisor Sharon Davies brought a new addition to the CONA family this year. The official CONA cherub, also known as Finn Davies, is five months old, and like his mother, hails from Virginia.
Finn Davies already has begun his political career after having met both the governor and lieutenant governor of Virginia at three months old. For other babies, such accomplishments would be surprising, but for a YIG or YAG baby, this can only be expected as great things always come to those associated with these programs. Sharon Davies sat down for an interview and when asked how she believed the experiences Finn will have at CONA and YAG will influence him in the future she responded, "He'll see that young people can make a difference, and it will be something that he'll want to be involved with. He's been a part of YAG for a very long part of his very short life."
From this statement alone, we can all anticipate that the CONA cherub will grow to be an active CONA
campaigner. So, if you see the CONA cherub stop and speak to him. Who knows who he will become one day?


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Flames Captain Jesse Craige re-signs for 2 seasons
When the new campaign begins, Flames captain Jesse Craige will be back under Spectrum lights on the basis of a new 2 year contract. The Canadian defenceman had a stellar opening Elite League run with Surrey's side, leading the league in assists and points by a Defenceman and being a 1st All-Star team selection in League award voting. The 29 year old iced in every game in every competition, totalling 66 starts while recording 14 goals 59 assists.
"I'm very excited to be coming back to the Flames organisation," offered the Flames Captain. "I feel last year we had a good season and got our feet wet in the Elite league but that we have unfinished business to take care of this season."
"We have a great group of players and guys coming back next year and I'm really excited to play with them again."
The 5'10", 180lb blueliner joined the club last off season from Gap where he helped with the French Magnus League title and had 3 goals and 24 points before tacking on a 1 goal and 11 assist showing in 16 playoff outings. Craige made his pro debut in the Asian League with Nippon Paper Cranes in 2015-2016 where 54 games, including playoffs, yielded 5 goals and 9 assists.
"Our dressing room was really close and that translated onto the ice during games," added Craige. "I have to credit our fans for making Guildford such a great place to play and they should take pride in knowing they are a large part in why so many players are interested in coming back."
"My wife and I loved living in Guildford and the way the city and fans treated us all season. We couldn't be happier to come back and make Guildford our home for the next couple of years. I know we will have a great team and I hope we can have a lot of success in 2018-2019."
Before turning to the pro game, the native of Edmonton, Alberta iced 5 seasons in his hometown with the University of Alberta Golden Bears where he helped with back to back National titles in 2014 and 2015 during his final 2 terms of eligibility. In addition to major team success, Craige accepted a variety of honours including Canada West conference 1st or 2nd Team All-Star nods in 3 consecutive seasons; Most Outstanding Defenceman twice; as well as 2nd team All-Canadian selection in 2012-2013 and 1st team All-Canadian in 2014-2015. He was also on form at the University Cup National Finals when he was named to the CIS All-Tournament Team in 3 consecutive seasons between 2012-2013 and 2014-2015. His final year accolades didn't end there thanks to his selection as the top Defenceman in Canadian college hockey, and a Bronze Medal representing Canada at the World Universiade Games where he had 4 points in 6 starts.
Prior to his university success, and after hoisting a League title with Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, Craige spent 4 seasons in the Western Hockey League with Lethbridge Hurricanes and Chilliwack Bruins. In 218 Major Junior starts, he posted 27 goals and 109 points not including 7 more in 23 playoff appearances.
"We have a core group of guys that we were really hoping to hold onto for next season, and certainly keeping a guy of Jesse's calibre, not to mention his leadership skills, is an exciting part of our roster building plans," explained Head Coach Paul Dixon.
"Jesse's performance across last season speaks for itself. He is a uniquely gifted Defenceman who can do things at a high pace and he was big part of our ability to limit the time we spent playing in our own zone."
"Jesse, along with a lot of our other guys, caught the eye of every team in this league, and we are thrilled that among untold options, he has made a deliberate decision to remain here with us, and we are very much looking forward to seeing him back in country when we gather again for a new schedule."

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This week's Church Tech Snack Pack image features donuts on top of cupcakes. Some may ask, "Why?" But I say, "Yes, please! (and get me a cup of coffee, please)."
I hope you enjoy this snack pack — even though it would never match the wonderment and joy that donuts on top of cupcakes may bring.
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Such an important aspect for those that work in the church.
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Meetings, both in the church and out of the church, need an overhaul.
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Silly, indeed! 😀
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The Supreme Court of Canada held that an expert's diagnosis of a psychological injury was not required for the Plaintiff to succeed in recovering damages for same.
pain Tag Archives
Shaw v. Mkheyan, 2017 ONSC 851
This is a threshold motion in which the plaintiff had pre-existing osteoarthritis in his left knee. The plaintiff was successful in establishing the subject car accident caused his asymptomatic left knee to become symptomatic and thus his injuries met threshold.
Pupo v. Venditti, 2017 ONSC 1519
The jury awarded $150,000 for pain and suffering damages where the Plaintiff suffered from chronic pain and had returned to work. After the jury delivered its verdict, defence counsel brought a threshold motion which was dismissed by the court
Hurt in a car? Thanks to the Ontario government, expect to lose tens of thousands from your lawsuit.
For years, accident victims have had their general damages claims automatically reduced by a deductible. How does this deductible work and what does it mean? Let's consider two scenarios: Imagine for example that you slip and fall on a sidewalk, you break your arm and you decide to sue for pain and suffering damages. Imagine further that your pain and suffering damages are assessed as …
Malfara v. Vukojevic, 2015 ONSC 78
Released January 8, 2015 | CanLII This case contains a good refresher on the principles which will be considered in threshold motions. Justice Firestone set out the following principles: the trial judge is not bound by the jury's verdict, but is a factor he or she can consider in determining the threshold motion; "permanent" does not necessarily mean forever until death; a permanent impairment is a weakened …


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Last week's Thursday 13 featured songs that I hate. Well, right now, I'm listening to the stupid song "We Built This City." My first reaction was to immediately change the internet radio station I listen to.
But this is a usually a good station. The song before that made my heart leap--it was an old favorite that I almost forgot about: Depeche Mode - "Everything Counts" .
One thing that I remember about the Starship song that I hate is that there is a section that features a DJ speaking about the radio station. Many radio stations took this opportunity to change that section and include their own station identification and tagline.
I guess that is why the radio stations played the song: they made it sound like thier own promotion.
Still, the song sucks.
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The High Court recently considered the circumstances in which the appointing creditor's existing relationship with proposed Administrators could be considered a 'perceived bias'.
In this case, the lender had no floating charge to appoint Administrators over the company, which had defaulted on its debt to the lender. By the time the Administration application was to be heard, the company had conceded insolvency and the need to appoint Administrators. They objected to the lender's choice of Administrators, however.
They alleged a pre-existing close relationship between the lender and the firm of IPs; the lender had engaged the firm in other cases, and the firm had advised the lender in relation to the debtor company prior to the Administration application being made. They had also liaised closely with an LPA Receiver appointed by the lender.
The company considered that this constituted grounds to reject the appointment for the following reasons:
No actual bias was alleged. The company claimed that the above factors gave rise to a 'perception' of a lack of independence, which justified independent Administrators being appointed which had no previous involvement with either the lender or the company.
The judge summarised the principles that have emerged from a number of previous decisions where one stakeholder or another had proposed alternative Administrators to those proposed by the creditor making the application.
The prior relationship with the proposed Administrators and the lender was held to be within the "run of relationships one encounters when commercial lenders seek administration orders". The judge also held that it was proper that the proposed Administrator take steps to investigate the company's situation prior to any appointment.
The judge considered the potential claims by the company against the secured creditor to be dubious, and to be viewed with scepticism. The secured creditor would still be the largest creditor even if the claims could be proven.
The judge was also of the opinion that the Administrators were more than capable of securing the best price for the company's assets, notwithstanding their relationship with the lender as a potential bidder.
This decision is a reassuring one in that it shows the respect of the courts to the integrity of insolvency practitioners and will also give lenders confidence that they can choose their own officeholders, despite potential pre-existing relationships between the two


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Killjoys Season 5 Episode 2 Review: Blame It on the RainDale McGarrigle at .
This is turning into a disturbing pattern.
Once again, the Killjoys got stopped just short of a major victory against The Lady on Killjoys Season 5 Episode 2.
Dutch had more allies who had gotten back their memories of reality, but that still wasn't enough in a world where only The Lady knows the master plan.
We finally got to see Turin again, and wouldn't you know it. He was a drug dealer on the fringes of Old Town society.
And somehow he was even cruder and meaner than before.
Dutch/Yala sought him out to buy the drugs she needed to treat Zephyr, who was shot on Killjoys Season 5 Episode 1.
Turin had no interest in the "vintage" tech that Dutch was offering as payment, so she stole his gun and ran.
The only thing that could be said about Dutch's surgical skills is that she's not a doctor, she's an assassin, as Zeph learned to her pain.
Related: Killjoys Season 5 Episode 1 Review: Run, Yala, Run
During the butchery, we did discover that Zeph, or Stinky Raincoat as she's known in that world, wanted to make a protein inhibitor to restore people's real memories.
If she managed to survive long enough to do so.
Yalana learned many skills during her princess training but sewing wasn't one of them. It was a hoot when she picked up the electrician's tape to seal Zeph's wound.
There's no chance that's going to get infected.
Once Zeph was forced back onto her feet by Dutch, she soon determined they were racing the clock, thanks to those factories pumping out pollutants all over Westerly.
They came up with a simple plan to slow that clock by blowing up a hub factory.
The only problem was that it was a job for more than two women, one of whom was badly wounded.
So while Zeph worked on the protein inhibitor, Dutch went topside to collect more data for Zeph with which to scheme.
The problem she didn't know about is that during her absence, D'avin and Johnny were bonding, well at least as much as they ever did.
After Pree comes into The Royale bearing a black kill warrant for Yala "The Widow," citing her terrorist activities, Johnny decided that working with D'av was his best chance of getting her back alive.
The back-and-forth repartee between the pair should have alerted them that they were more connected than they knew.
Gared alerted Johnny that Yala had ripped off Turin, who was gunning for her. So D'av and Johnny started with him, a reluctant witness.
Related: 37 Times Siblings Made Things More Interesting
After D'av granted him the prize of punching Johnny in the gut, Turin gave them the solid tip that the tech Yala tried to pay with was something that Stinky would have stockpiled.
But Johnny stormed off from their stakeout after D'av opined that Johnny didn't know all that much about Yala.
It was hilarious to watch D'av condescend to Lucy while Dutch punched out a RAC agent in the background.
Johnny stumbled on Zeph's dingy hideout, while she hid, and he started to believe the terrorism charges against Yala.
But D'av was no longer so certain, because of her arguments about the unreality of their world and how he felt around her.
They had independently figured out Yala's next move and together resolved to head to the factory she had targeted.
The pair were seeing things quite differently after Dutch took out the guard and hit each of them with one of Zeph's protein inhibitors, snapping them back to reality.
Now Dutch had the help she needed but she also had the challenge of Pree showing up looking for her.
So while she planted the charges, the boys took care of Pree.
She also found those weird creatures in the boxes, which must have been what The Lady was terraforming Westerley to house.
After a quick consultation with Zeph, Dutch took a flamethrower to the creatures. Based on the way The Lady grabbed her abdomen and screamed, that must have been the right choice.
I'm betting those were the latest batch of Hullen replacements, created differently now the Green is dead.
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Unfortunately, The Lady's pain disrupted the world she had created, including Zeph's control over the electronic functions of the factory.
Zeph went outside to regain control but the rains came, wiping out her memories. How long before she's able to make sense of the drawing she carved into her arm?
That ultimately led to Dutch's plan failing as the Killjoys couldn't get out of the factory so they could blow it up.
But the most important battle was going in space on the Hullen battle cruiser, as The Lady sought to bend Khlyen to her will.
First, she showed him how she can switch bodies at will, changing from a young girl to a teenager.
Then, after Dutch was captured, she gave him an ultimatum: save Dutch, his surrogate daughter, or Jaq, his grandson.
My money is on him trying to find a way to do both.
The Lady desperately needs Jaq, because he's the closest thing to a successful human/Hullen hybrid which she will need to populate planets as she overruns them.
Westerley is just a laboratory for her, to work out what she must do to succeed on other planets.
To deduce The Lady's grand plan, watch Killjoys online.
How soon will Zeph get her memory back?
How will the Killjoys break free?
What will be Khlyen's scheme?
Comment below.
Dale McGarrigle is a staff writer for TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter.


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Hemispherical sundial, brass. Inscribed: "Hyeronimus Vulpariae Florentinus Faciebat A.D. MDLXXX". On octagonal base, 7 inches wide
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- Mr. H. E. Backer
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WASHINGTON (RNS)—President Trump unveiled a new initiative that aims to give faith groups a stronger voice within the federal government and serve as a watchdog for government overreach on religious liberty issues.
Trump signed the executive order May 3, the National Day of Prayer, "to ensure that the faith-based and community organizations that form the bedrock of our society have strong advocates in the White House and throughout the federal government," a White House document reads.
The White House said those working on the initiative will provide policy recommendations from faith-based and community programs on "more effective solutions to poverty" and inform the administration of "any failures of the executive branch to comply with religious liberty protections under law."
Trump said his initiative would help assure that the government supported people of faith.
"This office will also help ensure that faith-based organizations have equal access to government funding and the equal right to exercise their deeply held beliefs," he said. "We take this step because we know that in solving the many, many problems and our great challenges, faith is more powerful than government, and nothing is more powerful than God."
'Takes more than a proclamation'
Government and religious organizations can partner in a constitutional manner, but it demands great care and hard work, said Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty.
"Details matter. We know from our experience and advocacy efforts with the prior two administrations that government and religious organizations can partner in constitutional ways to deliver social services, but that getting it right takes more than a proclamation and a Rose Garden ceremony," Tyler said.
"Standing up for religious freedom requires both protecting the free exercise rights of all Americans and ensuring that government neither promotes any one faith tradition nor favors religion over irreligion."
Previous partnerships
The creation of the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative follows the initiatives of previous administrations that created similarly named offices to foster partnerships between the government and religious organizations.
President Obama launched the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, whose work ranged from fighting the Ebola and Zika viruses to feeding schoolchildren nutritious meals in the summertime.
That office, along with similar ones in 13 federal agencies, followed President George W. Bush's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. The White House said agencies and executive departments that do not have such offices will have a designated liaison to the new initiative.
Trump supporters cheer initiative
Johnnie Moore, a minister and public relations consultant who serves as an unofficial spokesman for a group of evangelicals that often advises Trump, said the new initiative takes an approach different from the previous ones.
"Ordering every department of the federal government to work on faith based partnerships—not just those with faith offices—represents a widespread expansion of a program that has historically done very effective work and now can do even greater work," he said.
Pentecostal televangelist Paula White, an evangelical adviser to the president, cheered the new initiative.
"I could not be more proud to stand with President Trump as he continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with communities of faith," she said. "This order is a historic action, strengthening the relationship between faith and government in the United States, and the product will be countless transformed lives."
The White House also said the new initiative will be led by an adviser who will work with faith leaders and experts outside the federal government. Obama's initiative also had an office director with a council of outside experts.
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My life
My Little Plans for Autumn14:17:00
I am glad the every season is different in the Czech Republic. Each season means something different to me.
AutumnIt is CULTURE time! I go to theaters, cinemas, concert halls and I enjoy the city atmosphere because Prague is just beautiful. My pace is slower than during my student time but I try to keep one culture activity per month at least. Since I would be still on holidays in September, I am have bought tickets for (every month one event):
- My Heart Beats to the Rhythm of Swing - I can`t wait to see Igor Orozovič on the stage.
- The Snow Queen - Finally, I got the tickets for this ballet. I love Prokofiev`s work and this performance promises the classical ballet with great music, dancers and scene.
- Ondřej B. Gregor (newly named Ondřej Brzobohatý) - Ondřej is a young and fresh Czech musician. I adore him and his work. This concert will be a extraordinary since he is going to play with the orchestra.
Karlín Music Hall
Unforgettable walking in the Czech Paradise
WinterI usually miss energy and I go to (too many) restaurants and lately even cook & bake. I love walking in the white nature, drinking hot wine/chocolate and going to wellness.
Snowy Prague
My baking efforts
In warmth at home
SpringI start with new energy lots of activities in the nature (go jogging, in-line skating, sun-bathing, walking, having picnics,...).
First trips in spring
Walking in Prague
SummerThis season represents mostly holiday for me :-) I read, I have a rest and I practice all kind of sports. And I am mostly out of Prague.
Flying all over the world
Trips.. Guess where? :-)
My first cycling race
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Posted on November 21, 2017
Innovation isn't a 20th century thing.
We had innovation peaks in the mid 1600's and the late 1700's, although it's true we may have used different terms back then.
In Singapore, a review of the Straits Times newspaper shows a steady increase in the word from 1985 once computers became more widespread and a decided uptake from 2005 as social, digital forces launched.
Professor Jane Jacobs has unearthed this information as part of researching what innovation is in Singapore, in the built environment area.


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To reassure customers, Nissan Americas has started to monitor vehicles imported from Japan for radioactive material – the first Japanese automaker to do so. There has been concern that Japanese imports are radioactive due to the failing Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in northeast Japan. Nissan is also hoping to quell anxiety that there will be supply shortages, especially for the electric Nissan Leaf.
According to the trade association, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, no harmful radiation levels have been detected at car plants from its member companies. Nissan said monitoring for radioactivity will continue until it's sure that any risk of contamination is completely removed.
Nissan asserted that it has a 47-day supply of Nissan vehicles in America and a 49-day supply of Infiniti vehicles.
The industry average stands at 60 days, so Nissan's inventory levels are admittedly tighter than most. As of last Wednesday, Nissan had a 50-day supply of U.S. inventory.
Nissan said that its U.S- based car plants will be able to continue to run for at least the next seven days without the parts it gets from Japan. But after March 25, Nissan will have to reassess the situation.
The Nissan Altima, Maxima, Xterra, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan and Infiniti QX56 are produced in the U.S. Nissan said that the 600 Nissan Leafs on their way to the U.S. can be added to the vehicles that are already in the U.S., totaling to about 1,500 Leafs.
Nissan had only sold 173 Leafs through the end of February. Honda said that it will also continue the suspension of Japanese production until Wednesday instead of resuming production on Sunday as initially planned. Nissan builds the Honda Fit and Acura TSX in Japan. [via KickinTires]


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Did you know there's a new Star Wars movie coming out? If you've been anywhere on earth for the past few years, you're well aware.
It would be incredible if we, as marketers, could make our client brands as ubiquitous as Star Wars. Unfortunately, most of us can only observe.
Something that Star Wars just released is Jakku Spy. It's a synergistic endeavor between Lucasfilm, Google, and Verizon, intended for use with the Google Cardboard Viewer. this VR experience puts you on the surface of the planet Jakku, where you're placed into a story that takes place in the Star Wars univers, on locations and with events that lead up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Why am I talking about a video game tie-in on an experiential marketing blog? Because Virtual Reality is about to blow up in a big way. And if we're not using it, we'll be left behind. Oculus Rift, Google's fun and economical Cardboard Viewer, HoloLens, Magic Leap, and more are brining Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality into the forefront. It's not the awkward "Lawnmower Man"-esque experience that it used to be. It's slick, it's sexy, and it's fun.
What's your experience with Virtual or Augmented Reality?


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TURBAT: A three-day Children's Literature Festival (CLF) was organised by Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) at the Balochistan Residential College (BRC) Turbat was inaugurated here on Monday by Mrs. Asim Bajwa, wife of Commander Southern Command.
A large number of children, from Turbat, Panjgur and other remote areas like Pasni participated in the festival. Former minister Zubaida Jalal played a vital role in the oganising the festival while the wife of Frontier Core (South) director general's wife and other women also attended the festival.
CLF Founder and ITA Trustee Baela Jamil expressed her happiness and said, "It is very encouraging to see that the children of Turbat and other areas are aware and want access to better education facilities. Organising a successful festival at Turbat is like a dream come true."
At the festival, several awareness sessions were conducted for the children in different halls of BRC. The session halls were given names from local tradition as Meri Qila, Haji Jalal Khan Rind, Mehar Garh, Gul Khan Naseer, Princess of Hope, Atha Shadh, Syed Zahoor Shah Hashmi, Shahi Tump, Mullah Fazul, Mir Chakar Khan and Gidaan.
In the session 'Today's Readers, Tomorrow's Leaders', Rumana Hussain, Zubaida Jalal and Raheela Baqai informed the enthusiastic students about the importance of reading and how it not only expands one's vision but opens up the heart and mind. The session was moderated by Khursheed Hyder.
Raheela Baqai informed the keen participants that there is more than just writing and publishing a book. Bookmaking too can be considered an art and she explained the various stages that go into the making of a book. Another star attraction at the festival was Atif Badar who had the children's attention in an interactive talk the various stages of theatre productions.
Eminent journalist and author Zubeida Mustafa spoke at the session 'Sunno, Dekho aur Bolo'. The session was interactive as children asked the author questions.
A special session regarding formal education in Madrassahs was organised by the Balochistan Rural Support Program (BRSP). The panelists included Zubaida Jalal and BRSP CEO Nadir Gul Barrech. The session focused on the need for formal education in Madrassahs to help the counter extremism narrative.
One of the attractions at the CLF Turbat was the unique 3D images and sand art in which the images seem realistic. Creations by Zubair Mukhtar, Bahar Ali Gauhar and Hussain Zeb from Pasni were on display on the BRC grounds. Excited children were seen at the stalls with the photography exhibition, the making of traditional Baloch music instruments and local embroideries.
The chief guest at the closing ceremony was Chief of Army Staff's wife Begum Qamar Bajwa. She was welcomed by Zubaida Jalal and Baela Raza Jamil.
She stressed on the importance of education and appreciated the organizers for arranging such a wonderful festival for the children of the Makran belt. She visited the activity stalls and distributed prizes among winning students.


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7 Ways On How To Get The Most From This Bengal Kitten Zu Verkaufen Schweiz | Bengal Kitten Zu Verkaufen Schweiz
Bengal Kitten Zu Verkaufen Schweiz
– One very important element to think about in purchasing a Bengal cat is the actual cost. Well, if you would like a Bengal into your house, you should really well know that it is a rare breed. With rarity comes the high cost, and that means you should expect that a Bengal cat may price from 500 USD to about 5,000 USD, depending on what Bengal caliber you prefer.
As you probably already know, there are 3 chief types of Bengals-pet quality, breeder quality, and show quality. Pet quality Bengals cost 500-1,000 USD while a breeder or show quality Bengal could price from 1,500-5,000 USD (reveal Bengals could be more expensive depending upon the breeder).
Besides the actual purchase of this Bengal, you should also take note of the fundamental expenses in maintaining or maintaining it. Here are some factors so that You Might Have an idea of how much a Bengal may cost:
It really makes a difference especially if you lose your cat by chance. Embedding a microchip in your cat can cost you 50 USD.
Sterilization (spaying/neutering)
On the other hand, sterilization of your Bengal cat may cost you essentially 100 USD in case you want it done n your healthy kitten. Sterilizing your Bengal can cost around 200 USD in case your cat has complications. Bengal Kitten Zu Verkaufen Schweiz
The cost of the breeder cat foods changes from time to time, based on the purchase price of raw materials. You need to keep yourself updated with all the price variations in the local grocery store.
Medical maintenance
This might also include potential emergency care, hospitalization, nutritional supplements, and other medications. This is a very important element in determining how much a Bengal could cost. Vaccinations cost 50-70 USD, while flea and de-worming medications cost 20 USD.
Insuring your Bengal cat might really help you in the total medical cost to becoming you reunited with your Bengal (if you lost it). Adding this on your Bengal budget is crucial. Bengal cat insurance may cost 30 USD monthly.
Grooming and coaching equipment
You ought to have these to be certain your Bengal keeps clean and learns proper behaviour, especially in the bathroom. Using a clean and well-trained Bengal can cost a lot but it will certainly be worth it. Grooming and coaching your Bengal cat can cost 20 USD. Bengal Kitten Zu Verkaufen Schweiz
The amount of money needed in obtaining a Bengal cat also depends on where you are likely to get your own Bengal. In case you decide to receive your cat from a reputable breeder, then you should be preparing a larger amount. However, if you are going to get your Bengal cat from a rescue center, it will only cost you much less since you will be adopting the cat. Regardless, you should still think about the expenses in maintaining your Bengal cat.


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The town of Valentine's Bluff has not celebrated its namesake holiday ever since a horrible coal mining accident sent survivor Harry Warden on a killing spree. After 20 years, the townspeople decide to ignore superstition and throw a Valentine's Day dance - but when a phantom coal miner starts slaughtering people, has Harry Warden returned for revenge?
School's out for Greg (Michael Zelniker) and Steve (Carl Marotte), and to make the most of it they cruise around trying to meet girls, find parties, and play some pinball. A classic Canuxploitation comedy from the director of MY BLOODY VALENTINE.


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I am very excited to be launching my brand new blog! I hope that you will all join me on my new journey. On this blog I will be able to post more projects using new techniques that may not necessarily be Stampin' Up! related. But don't worry, there will still be lots of Stampin' Up! projects too.
Today I want to show you the decor block that I made a last night. I used the Stampin' Up! Decor Elements, some cranberry potpourri, a decor block and some mini battery operated lights that I found at Superstore a couple of years ago.
I hope that you like it.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Jingle All The Way
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Terry, that looks really neat, it'll make a nice addition to your Christmas decorations.ReplyDelete
Hi Terry, Cute projects and nice blog. I am in northern MN and sick of the snow already and it is just the end of November. Gosh it is going to be a long winter!!!!! Good thing I love stamping. I am a new follower! Bev www.stampingwithbev.blogspot.comReplyDelete
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It seems that America is not really trying to bring our idea of freedom to Iraq. In the United States (at least as I type this) even child molestors get to face the youngest accusers in court. But in Iraq, witnesses have the luxury of voice disguises and screens to protect their identities.
As reported by the Associated Press,
The measures taken to preserve the first witness' anonymity complicated the testimony. At first, defense attorneys complained they could not hear her because of the voice distortion. The judge then ordered the voice modulator shut off, but then the audience could not hear at all, so Amin ordered a recess, and the modulator was fixed, allowing all to hear.
Here in the states, our right to face our accuser is protected by Amendment VI. In Iraq
Witnesses have the option of not having their identities revealed as a security measure to protect them against reprisals by Saddam loyalists.
I am not suggesting that I view Saddam as anything but a monster- after all, many atrocities were commited in public view. This is supposed to be a trial though, and the fundamentals of a fair hearing include the right of the defendant to meet his accuser.


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What were YOU doing in 1997?
We told you the concerts were off. Now we know why (the band's version of why, at least): The boys from Manchester got Björked, and Liam didn't even get to touch his tambourine. According to a statement released by Oasis, China's Ministry of Culture deemed the band "unsuitable" for Chinese audiences (an no, not because of Heathen Chemistry). So why then? "Noel Gallagher appeared at a Free Tibet Benefit Concert on Randall's Island in New York in 1997."
Last summer, we hinted that snubs/excuses like this might be likely in the future. Maybe in a less sensitive year things will be different, but you can check here (predictably blocked in China) for names of more bands and artists who may not be playing China anytime soon. (Although, yes, a few names on that page have already been here. But that was before Ms. Guðmundsdóttir came to town.)
Oasis' statement, in its entirety, can be found after the jump.
Oasis were informed Saturday (February 28) by their Chinese promoters, (Emma Entertainment/Ticketmaster China) that representatives from the Chinese government have revoked the performance licenses already issued for the band and ordered their shows in both Beijing and Shanghai to be immediately cancelled. The government have instructed the ticket agencies to stop selling tickets and to reimburse the thousands of fans who have already purchased tickets for these inaugural Oasis shows in the People's Republic of China.
The licensing and immigration process for the two shows had been fully and successfully complied with well before the shows went on sale. The Chinese authorities action in cancelling these shows marks a reversal of their decision regarding the band, which has left both Oasis and the promoters bewildered.
According to the show's promoters, officials within the Chinese Ministry of Culture only recently discovered that Noel Gallagher appeared at a Free Tibet Benefit Concert on Randall's Island in New York in 1997, and have now deemed that the band are consequently unsuitable to perform to their fans in the Chinese Republic on 3rd and 5th of April, during its 60th anniversary year.
Oasis are extremely disappointed that they are now being prevented from undertaking their planned tour of mainland China and hope that the powers that be within China will reconsider their decision and allow the band to perform to their Chinese fans at some stage in the future.
The rest of the South East Asian leg of the band's tour, including the Hong Kong show, will go ahead as planned.
Chinese Republic?


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Owning a cat can be wonderful, but that doesn't mean they're easy to get along with! Some need special diets, and that is only the beginning. The information below will help you raise a happy and healthy feline friend.
Check your local animal shelter if you have plans to get a cat. Shelters are overflowing with wonderful cats, and the adoption fee usually covers essential vet care. You're literally saving their life.
Though things may appear to be fine, you should always schedule regular medical checkups for your feline pet. Your cat requires a variety of vaccines and shots to prevent illness, and it is also important to identify health problems before they become too severe. Try using one veterinarian consistently. They will learn your cat's history best.
To help your old cat feel comfy, keep a tile that's heated under their bed. Simply heat a terra-cotta tile in a 200 degree oven for 20 minutes. Use an old towel to wrap it up safely before placing it beneath your cat's favorite napping spot. This should be changed a few times a day to maximize comfort.
Cats are nocturnal animals. Thus, the bulk of their activity will occur at night. If you are having a hard time sleeping because of your cats, close the door. Your cat will not bother you in the middle of the night if this area is off limit.
Male felines tend to get crystals in the urine that can be prevented with proper diet. It is painful for your cat to pass these crystals and the cost to have this treated by a vet is high. Choose a cat food with low magnesium content. Check the label. Fish-based foods usually contain more magnesium than poultry-based foods.
Caring for a cat may seem easy, and if you are lucky it is, but many needs lots of attention from regular check-ups at the vet. If you follow the advice in this article you can be a great cat owner. Everything you learn will improve the quality of your life and of your pet's!


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I have just spent a very long time trying to work out how to set all of this up! 🙈 I'm much better at Instagram 🙄
I'm very much an over enthusiastic beauty addict. So most of my excessive babbling will be to do with this 🙊 I'll introduce you to myself though with a few questions answered, just so you get an idea of the type of person I am!
What's my name? Caitlin
What was my favourite subject in school? Art
What is your favourite song at the moment? Sia – The Greatest.. I definitely can't sing 😂
Favourite drink? Anything fruity, whether it's alcoholic or not
Any pets? The most amazing collie x Labrador 🐶
Favourite shop? Either boots, Pandora, missguided or any shop that sells food 🙄😂
How tall are you? 5ft 2.. So maybe I should say how short am I
Favourite season? Summer, I love summer clothes & love holidays 😍 the sun makes me happy
I think I have bored you enough for my first blog post.. I hope this give you a little insight in to the sort of person I am & what you can expect from my blog ✍🏽


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So, the story behind my untypical use of bright pink polish is this- a while ago I bought some water decals at a local store, and they were sitting unused in my drawer ever since. I felt like using the sakura brunches design, and my search for a matching nail polish has lead me to one of my barely used nail polishes.
So, on the the decals- after completely drying my nail polish, I cut a piece of the decal, took the plastic part off, and soaked it in water. When it was soaked enough, I pulled the design off of the paper using a pair of tweezers, and placed it on my nail. Quick tip- If your nails are wet, you can move the decal around even after you placed it, and then soak the water off gently. Don't forget to use top coat after applying the decals.
My pink polish is Life 276, and the base color for the decals is Wow 395. I used studs that I bought from Forever 21, but you can get identical ones from the Born Pretty Store here, and don't forget to use my coupon code YLX31 at checkout to get 10% off your order.


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DOHA, 30 October (BelTA) – Qatar and Belarus can work together in many areas, Dr. Khalid M. Al-Ali, a prominent businessman, public and academic figure, told reporters, BelTA has learned.
"I am happy to see a delegation from Belarus in Qatar and to have an opportunity to explore the areas for cooperation. For me, as businessman, it is very interesting to follow these events here in Qatar. There are many areas for Belarus and Qatar to work together and contribute to the economic growth of the two countries," said the businessman.
He noted that Belarus has a very transparent tax policy. "This is very important and attractive for foreign business. So is the support for certain sectors of the economy. Moreover, you have fantastic education and healthcare systems. People in your country have quite a good level of education. All this contributes, in our understanding, to the good business climate," Dr. Khalid M. Al-Ali said.
According to him, the interest in the development of relations between Belarus and Qatar is increasing. "I am not speaking on behalf of the Government. I am a representative of business. But as I watch from aside, I see that the bilateral relations are in the highest point of development, joint business flourishes under such conditions. This is a good time for companies and business to make investments and foster contacts," the Qatari businessman said.
"I have heard many good things about Belarus and its people from my partners and friends, and they advise me to make a trip there," he added.
Speaking about the prospects for his business in Belarus, Dr. Khalid M. Al-Ali said he would like to open a representative office of his IT company Senseta. "We are interested in working with Belarus in the technology sector. We have experience in implementing similar projects in South America, for instance. The office will have goals beyond the IT sphere. It will serve as a gateway to cooperation with Belarus, trade between the two countries. Our countries can offer a lot to each other," he said.
The businessman added that his company is international and provides end-to-end solutions for the biggest data challenges, forecasting services in financial planning. Among the clients of the company are national security agencies and big telecommunications and financial organizations.


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Tuesday, April 03, 2007
You Might Be A Republican If...
You've named your kids "Deduction one" and "Deduction two"
You've tried to argue that poverty could be abolished if people were just allowed to keep more of their minimum wage.
You've ever referred to someone as "my (insert racial or ethnic minority here) friend"
You've ever tried to prove Jesus was a capitalist and opposed to welfare.
You're a pro-lifer, but support the death penalty.
You think Huey Newton is a cookie.
The only union you support is the Baseball Players, because heck, they're richer than you.
You think you might remember laughing once as a kid.
You once broke loose at a party and removed your neck tie.
You call mall rent-a-cops "jack-booted thugs."
You've ever referred to the moral fiber of something.
You've ever uttered the phrase, "Why don't we just bomb the sons of bitches."
You've ever said, "I can't wait to get into business school."
You've ever called a secretary or waitress "Tootsie."
You answer to "The Man."
You don't think "The Simpsons" is all that funny, but you watch it because that Flanders fellow makes a lot of sense.
You fax the FBI a list of "Commies in my Neighborhood."
You don't let your kids watch Sesame Street because you accuse Bert and Ernie of "sexual deviance."
You scream "Dit-dit-ditto" while making love.
You've argued that art has a "moral foundation set in Western values."
When people say "Marx," you think "Groucho."
You've ever yelled, "Hey hippie, get a haircut."
You think Birkenstock was that radical rock concert in 1969.
You argue that you need 300 handguns, in case a bear ever attacks your home.
Vietnam makes a lot of sense to you.
You point to Hootie and the Blowfish as evidence of the end of racism in America.
You've ever said civil liberties, schmivil schmiberties.
You've ever said "Clean air? Looks clean to me."
You've ever called education a luxury.
You look down through a glass ceiling and chuckle.
You wonder if donations to the Pentagon are tax-deductable.
You came of age in the '60s and don't remember Bob Dylan.
You own a vehicle with an "Ollie North: American Hero" sticker.
You're afraid of the liberal media."
You ever based an argument on the phrase, "Well, tradition dictates...."
You ever told a child that Oscar the Grouch "lives in a trash can because he is lazy and doesn't want to contribute to society."
You've ever urged someone to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, when they don't even have shoes.
You confuse Lenin with Lennon.
[From: Political Humor @ About.com]
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- Dan Geroe said...
I'm a proud Democrat, and I've said these four:
You've ever referred to the moral fiber of something.
You've ever uttered the phrase, "Why don't we just bomb the sons of bitches?"
When people say "Marx," you think "Groucho."
You ever based an argument on the phrase, "Well, tradition dictates...."
Hell, number two was my response after 9/11 about Afghanistan. I said I was looking forward to vacationing in, and I quote, "Lake-f*cking-Afghanistan."
- Unknown said...
Well it does say "might" . . .
- Dan Geroe said...
Oh, I know. Just pointing out to people that even if you agree with a few, it doesn't make you a part of the elephant herd. :)
- Unknown said...
Got it. Actully, I pulled these off the net because I got lazy while crafting one of my own Republican jokes, that goes something like this:
How many Republicans does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Four: One to deny that science can create light, which is, as the Bible tells us, is God given; one to argue that light bulbs are an unconstitutional infringement on the right to bear arms, since they shed light on concealed weapons; one to collect fees from poor people for using the light while denying that taxes are being imposed; and one to claim that light bulbs are treasonous because they expose the torture in Gitmo.
You call the structure in which you live a "hoooss."
You or your son have a Roman numeral after your name.
You belong to the same fraternity as your fahthah and grahndfahthah.
You don't understand all the fuss about George Allen -- what's wrong with a deerhead in a mailbox? It's rather amusing, actually.
I hate to say it, but nearly every one of them were true, and I laughed at this one. Good work.
The false one that stands out was about Hootie and the Blowfish. I wouldn't call them the end of racism in America. I'd call them the evidence of the end of rock and roll.


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Mission - Organize and operate outdoor and indoor youth soccer leagues in Anchorage, Alaska.
The United Anchorage Youth Soccer League is the largest competitive youth soccer league in Anchorage, Alaska. UAYSL is comprised of member youth competitive clubs located in Anchorage, Eagle River/Chugiak and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. UAYSL offers three competitive leagues per soccer year:
Indoor (Early January - Early April)
Summer Outdoor (Late May - July)
Fall Outdoor (Late August - Early October)
*Players must be a member of a UAYSL member club to participate in UAYSL league sessions.
UAYSL Member Clubs
Anchorage Youth Soccer Club (AYSC)
South Central Soccer Alliance (SSAAK)
SSAAK Chugiak
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These twelve letters were written by John Clarkson Jay, Jr. (1844-1923), the son of John Clarkson Jay (1808-1891) and Laura Prime (1812-1887) of Rye, Westchester, New York. The letters were written in June 1862 while John, Jr. served a three month term as a private in the 71st New York State Militia.
Most of these letters were written to Jay's mother — Laura (Prime) Jay; one was written to his father. A dutiful son, Jay wrote home just about every other day and the letters give a wonderful picture of life at "Camp Martin" which was located in "front of Fort Gains" in what today is the Tenleytown section of Washington D. C. The Letters are full of information describing daily routines, speculation as to the probable movement of the regiment (as well as the likely mustering in and out of same) and conditions in the camp itself. It is also interesting to note the perspective from which Private Jay views his service which would conclude after 3 months when the regiment would be mustered out. It appears that later in the Civil War, Jay enlisted as a surgeon and served in New Orleans.
After the war, John became a physician and married Harriet, daughter of General Vinton.
Camp near Tennallytown
71st Regiment, New York State Militia, Co. F
Dear Mother,
After staying two days in the halls of the Capitol, we received orders this morning to march for this place, 8 miles distant from the Capitol, about 3 miles north of Georgetown, and 3 or 4 miles from the Potomac. It is not across the Potomac. They could not have picked out a hotter day. Several of our men gave out on the march & were picked up by the baggage wagons. We had of knapsacks & all our equipments on, which weight a great deal. I stood it. We rested three times on our way here. I did not take my knapsack off from the time we left the Capitol until we arrived at the camp. In all, we marched ten miles as we went two miles out of our way. We had nothing to eat from breakfast at six o'clock a.m. until half past 4 this afternoon.
After we arrived here & had chosen a field, we had to put up our tents which took a great while. We have Sibley's tents — 12 or 13 men to a tent. They gave us a ration this afternoon at about 5 o'clock. I never relished anything more. Talk about coffee without milk. I can drink as much of it as they will give. Write often & direct as follows:
J. C. Jay, Jr., 71st Reg. N.Y.S.M., Co. F, Washington D.C.
All letters go to Washington & thence they are sent to the respective regiments. Mr. Wiley, the chaplain, had service & gave us a sermon on the steps of the Capitol yesterday morning. We have not yet been mustered in but we have been accepted by the War Department for 3 months unless sooner discharged.
The only thing about this camp which is objectionable is that there is no place for bathing. We are getting but nary good springs. Very much burnt on our necks & faces. Bill & Ned [Prime] are well We are situated on a very fine sloping ground. We are right under the guns of Fort Gain[e]s — 4 guns. We have several large forts in sight.
I cannot write better as I have nothing to write on except my cartridge box. With love to all. I remain your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
Monday Evening, June 2d 1862
Mrs. Jay, Mamaroneck
Camp Martin near Tennallytown, [Tenleytown] D. C.
Dear Mother,
I received your letter the day before yesterday. It was very short. We have had very wet weather since we have gone into camp. Nothing but continued rain. Insides of tents are all mud. We have no boards or anything to lay on but our blankets and knapsacks. We have no overcoats.
I have been on guard duty. Tour turn comes around once in ten or twelve days. You are on duty 24 hours. There are three reliefs. You are on guard two hours & then lay in guard tent for 6 hours, then two hours on guard & then 4 hours in guard tent & so on. I went on guard duty Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock a.m. I was put on the second relief so I was posted at 10 o'clock a.m. & remained on my post until twelve, raining hard all the time. Was relieved at 12 o'clock & rested four hours. Went on at 4 p.m., stayed on two hours, & then rested 4. Went on again at ten p.m. & stayed on until midnight, raining all the time. Then went back to guard tent & spent 4 hours with 30 men in it with no place to lay down & went on duty again at 4 o'clock a.m. until 6 a.m. & went back to my tent at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. It would not be so bad if it had not rained. But it rained steady all the time. I was soaked & had had no sleep. However, I slept well last night & am very well today.
While on duty I had my blanket over my shoulders. During the night you have your musket loaded while on guard & the countersign is given you. In consequence of the rain, our drills in a great degree have been dispensed with. We are in Gen. [Samuel D.] Sturges' Brigade. His headquarters are at Tennallytown. Our rations as yet are very poor. For breakfast as yet we have nothing but a piece of dry bread & a cup of coffee. As yet we have not had a piece of fresh meat. We are not yet mustered into the U.S. service.
Today it does not rain but is cloudy. Lenox Smith — a member of my class in college — came on yesterday as a recruit & joined my company. Direct your letters to Washington naming the regiment & be careful to put N.Y.S.M., Co. F.
Ned Prime has been promoted to Color Sergeant. Tell Fred Prime to write to me if you see him. With love to all. I remain your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
Friday, June 6th 1862
Tent No. 3, Co. F
Fort Gaines
Camp Martin
Sunday, June 8th 1862
Dear Mother,
I received a letter from you last evening. Yesterday & today have been fine but last evening we had a very heavy shower. We are now drilled pretty hard. Four drills a day. The reveille sounds at 5 o'clock a.m. & in five minutes you have to be in your place in the ranks to answer at roll call. You are then dismissed & half past five the company falls in for drill which last until quarter of six. Breakfast at 6. Another drill at 10 a.m. for two hours. Another at 3 o'clock for an hour and a half. And a Dress Parade of the whole regiment at 6 p.m. which last about half an hour. We have dinner at 12½ & supper at 6½ p.m.
There is a report in camp today that we leave here next Wednesday for Fortress Monroe but I cannot find out whether there is any truth in it or not. A number of the 22nd Regiment N.Y.S.M. (Richard's regiment) came into our camp today & said that their regiment expected to go to Fort Monroe tomorrow. But I believe that had not yet had any orders. The 22nd has not yet been mustered in nor have we. The Seventh are at Federal Hill, Baltimore. I forgot to state above that the 22nd are stationed at Baltimore.
Yesterday the heat here was terrible, but today there is a fine breeze. Today all company drills are dispensed with. This morning at 9 o'clock the whole regiment was inspected by the Lieut. Colonel. He inspected each man's musket and every tent. We have to keep our musket very bright.
You have not yet sent me one of my carte de visite. This evening we have a dress parade as on every other day. I would like you to send me on as soon as possible an India rubber blanket or sheet. Do not get it too heavy. Tell Father we saw what I want in the armory in New York. Send it by express and even if we should move before you send it, the Express company will forward it to the regiment wherever we may be. Our drum corps came on yesterday with 20 recruits.
Having nothing more to say & with love to all, I remain your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
Sunday afternoon 5 o'clock
Tent No. 3, Co. F, 71st Reg. N.Y. S. M.
Tuesday, June 10th [1862]
Camp near Tennallytown in front of Fort Gaines
Dear Mother,
I received a letter from Alice the day before yesterday. Today the rain is pouring down steady. The inside of the tent is very wet & we are looking forward to a very uncomfortable night. I am very glad I am not on guard today. The fort alongside of us is not a very large affair. It mounts four 32-pounders. It is an earthwork. It commands a very excellent position. The garrison consists of two companies of the 59th New York. They practice the guns every morning & fire over our heads. They do not fire balls, however. But before we came they practiced with balls at targets. Our camp, or the spot on which we are encamped was the winter quarters of the 55th New York (The French Regiment).
I am writing on my cartridge box & sitting on my knapsack while the rest in the tent are firing things at each for something to pass time. The inmates of this tent are: Will Prime, Dow, Mally, Gov. Morris, Lenox Smith, English, Jack Morris, Merenus Willet, Parkin, Wisner, and myself. And I forgot our little nigger. We have hired a little fellow for four dollars a month. He washes up our dishes & runs errands etc. etc. We feed him from our rations & he sleeps with us in the tent. His name is John Brown but we have named him Tickler.
I hear nothing more of our going to Fortress Monroe. Willet's uncle is on Wadsworth's staff & Willet dined with the General a day or two ago at Georgetown. The General told Willet that we would be mustered into the service in a day or two. We have not yet received our overcoats. The nights here are very cold. It becomes cold the moment the sun goes down. The cooking for each company is done by 3 men detailed from each company. Each company has its own kitchen. Bobby Hoyt is one of our cooks. I have received a letter from Fred Prime.
With much love to all, I remain your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
Do not forget to send an India rubber blanket as soon as possible if you have not already sent it.
June 12th [1862] Thursday Morning
Camp Martin, Tent No. 3
Co. F, 71st Reg. N.Y.S.M.
Dear Mother,
The day before yesterday I received a letter from Peter & yesterday one from you & also one from Sarah. You seem to be afraid of my health, but I was never better. The regiment will probably be mustered into the U.S. service in two weeks or sooner. The orders to make out the muster rolls have arrived. Every member under 21 years of age must have a written permission from his parents. I should like to have one sent. I am afraid, however, that they will refuse to muster me in as I am under eighteen. They say they will not take any under that age.
I wish you would send me some postage stamps. We get the mail here at 7 o'clock in the evening & the New York newspapers.
There is some dissatisfaction, I am sorry to say, in the regiment. A great many will refuse to swear in. Some 20 or 30 have already deserted — only one, however, from our company.
The health of the camp is very good. We have a little stove now in our tent & in the evenings we kindle a little fire. I have not yet been outside the camp since we came here. It is very difficult to get a pass. The size of the camp is about ¾ the size of our town. The weather yesterday & today is fine. From one part of our camp a small part of the Potomac may be seen.
We are very much afraid our captain will leave us. He has a government situation in New York & if he is absent much longer, he will lose it. If he goes, this company will be the same as done for. I will not serve under every man. Our first lieutenant is not good for anything. He has no presence of mind — Eugene Thom is his name from 11th Street. If our captain resigns & we are sworn in, the government has a right to appoint any man they like to take his command. The government have opened all the letters which the officers of this regiment have written home to their families. Our captain wrote five home to his wife. Of these, only one reached its destination.
Our captain was in our tent last evening & told us about the Baltimore affair. Our Colonel was met in the street by an aid of Gen. [John adams] Dix who commanded him & march his regiment to Harpers Ferry & said it was the orders of Gen. Dix. Our Colonel refused to obey saying he had had orders from the War Department at Washington to take his regiment direct to Washington. Thereupon Gen. Dix provided transportation for the regiment Washington.
We have dismissed our little nigger. He was too lazy.
With much love to all, I remain your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
Saturday, June 14th [1862]
Camp Martin 8 a.m.
Dear Mother,
I received a letter from Father containing the Express receipt the day before yesterday. I have just received the package this minute, all right, with many thanks.
We have just had breakfast & it was the best breakfast I have tasted since I have been here. It consisted of bread, bacon, & coffee.
We were reviewed the day before yesterday in the afternoon by Major Gen. Thomas. We are to be reviewed tomorrow by Gen. [Samuel D.] Sturgis. The muster rolls have been made out. Today is going to be a very hot day, I go on guard duty again either tomorrow or Monday.
Yesterday I & some others got a pass & went over to the Chain Bridge on the Potomac. We went in swimming in the canal. We then went & saw Forts Franklin, Ripley, & Alexandria on this side of the Potomac.
The overcoats have arrived but they refuse to distribute them until we are sworn in. I received a letter from Alice yesterday evening. We are very comfortably situated now. We all wear government shoes & they are by far the most comfortable. But since the mail closes at 9 a.m., I must bid you goodbye.
From your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
Camp Martin, June 15th [1862]
Sunday afternoon
Dear Mother,
I have just received a letter from you. I received one from Nina yesterday dated Morrisania & also one from Richard Ray at Baltimore. I am on guard duty today. I went on at 8 o'clock this morning & will come off tomorrow morning at 8. Half of my post duty is over. I shall go on this evening at 8 o'clock & stay until 10. I go on again at 2 o'clock tomorrow morning & come off at four. I am at the guard tent now. I have received the India rubber blanket & think I shall have need for it tonight as it looks very much like rain. We will probably be sworn in on Tuesday or Wednesday. We are to be reviewed tomorrow by the Brigade General (Sturgis). Yesterday was a very hot day. I am very well. You asked me in your letter to name the occupants of my tent. They are the following — E. Dow, Bill Ruise, myself, W. Moli, L. Smith, G. Morris, English, Parkin, M. Willet, Wisner, John Morris.
I have named them as we lay in the tent beginning at the right hand of the door as you enter. We all lay with our feet to the middle. Last night we had a very heavy shower. I would like you to send me some postage stamps. If we only had a band, we would be very comfortable. We have sent after boards for the floor of our tent some time ago, but we have not succeeded in obtaining any yet. We know nothing whatever of the movements of the regiment. Rumors of every kind are circulated through the camp & have been ever since we encamped here. But I must bid you goodbye for the present. Your affectionate son, — John
Monday morning, 7½ o'clock.
I shall be relieved from guard in half an hour. I came off my last post duty at 4 o'clock this morning. Last night was a beautiful night, fortunately for me, but very cold. I had my blanket wrap around me but had to walk very briskly on my post to keep warm. I am writing on a drum head.
Your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
Guard Tent
Camp Martin near Tennallytown, D. C.
June 17th Tuesday 1862
Dear Father,
I have just received your letter & certificate. For both of which I thank you very much. But I do not think I shall have any need for the latter. Our 2nd Lieutenant told us today when he was in our tent that he thought we would be home in two weeks, but that he knew nothing certain.
We still continue to drill very hard every day. The number of the guard has been increased from 40 to 60 so that my turn for guard duty will come around about once a week. I never was in better health than I am now. I have not had the slightest inclination to a sore throat although I have slept until a few days ago with but one thickness of blanket between me & the ground, & one thickness over me. Now I sleep with the India rubber blanket double under me. We have all got India rubber blankets now — that is, all in this tent.
For rations today we had viz: breakfast — bread, coffee, small place of fresh beef; dinner — beef soup, bread, supper, bread, bacon, coffee; although for supper we generally have nothing [but] bread and coffee. We have fresh meat twice a week. Other days, salt junk. As for drills, take today for instance. We turned out to roll call at 5 a.m. We fell in for company drill at 5:30 & drilled without muskets until 6:30 when we were marched to the woods where each man took up a log or as much wood as he could carry & marched home to the kitchen. In this way we supply the kitchen with fuel. 7 o'clock breakfast or "peas on a trenchard." 9 o'clock company drill again for two hours. Dinner or (Roast Beef) at one. Company drill again at 3 for two hours. Battalion drill (whole regiment) at 6 o'clock for an hour & a half. Supper at a quarter before eight; tattoo (which means go to your tents) at 9 P.M. & taps (lights out) at 9:30. This will end today. I have now just eaten my supper & relished it.
While engaged in battalion drill this evening, Secretary [Edward] Stanton drove up & had a long interview with our colonel. We know not what was the subject of their conversation.
The secessionists around here display signals at night from their houses & some of us will probably be detailed to guard their houses. Our colonel praised us on drill this evening on our proficiency.
Tell Alice I have received her letter, with the cutting of newspaper & also my carte de visite. My India rubber blanket suits me very well. I thank you for sending it. Ned & Willy Prime are very well. With much love to all, I remain your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
Tuesday evening, 8½ o'clock.
I have omitted to mention the water we drink is spring water & is excellent & agrees with me.
Thursday Afternoon
June 19th 1862
Camp Martin 71st Regt., N.Y.S.M.
Dear Mother,
Today here very hot. My duty today is to cut wood for the kitchen fire & keep the kitchen supplied with water. I am excused from drills. Two men are detailed every day from the company for this duty.
Everyone in this company was marched up to the surgeon today to see if they ought to be vaccinated. He said I must. I thought you would prefer that I should be vaccinated with vaccine matter from a respectable source. I asked the surgeon if I might send home for the article. He said certainly. I wish you would send me some immediately on the receipt of this letter.
There is no news here. With much love to all I remain your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
I would like some postage stamps.
Camp Martin
June 20th 1862
3 o'clock P.M.
Dear Mother,
I received your letter yesterday. I received the little piece of glycerine which you rent me in a letter some time ago. The letter was not injured by it. I shall try and go to church next Sunday. Last Sunday I was on guard duty. I do not think the regiment will go very soon although I do not think we will be sworn in. In two hours we are to be reviewed by President Lincoln, Secretary of State, & Secretary of War.
We have had orders to brush up & look well. I would be perfectly satisfied here if they would only serve out the overcoats. They are all here in camp & stored in the quartermaster department but from some red tape, the authorities will not allow them to be distributed. When you write, tell me how the damn gets along, and & how Peter likes his new horse. I have nothing more to say at present. I will try & add something more after the review this evening. I have omitted to mention that I have received the postage stamps.
Saturday morning, 7 a.m.
Last evening we were reviewed by President Lincoln, the Secretary of war, & several generals. It took two hours & was very tiresome. The news this morning is that we are under marching orders. I have no idea where is our destination. The weather this morning is fine. With much love to all, I remain your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
June, Wednesday, 25th 1862
Camp Martin
Dear Mother,
I have just received a letter from Nina. We have not yet left this camp as we expected. Our Colonel is in New York at present on business connected with the regiment. It is just a month since we left New York. When the Colonel comes back, which he will do in two or three days, the regiment will probably be sworn in. He said that he did not think I could get in on account of my age. I have not yet been vaccinated because I believe they had no right to do it until we are sworn in.
I was on guard again last Monday. But lucky for me I was put in the "special" to guard a house that is uninhabited to prevent the men from tearing it to pieces. The house is some distance from the camp. Three men are detailed every day to stay in the house 24 hours & relieve each other. One of them must always be awake. We made a good fire, had a candle, & spent the evening very pleasantly. It rained in torrents all the day & all the night but we did not get wet. The next morning we had a terrific shower which deluged the inside of our tent.
We have not suffered much as yet from the heat. But the drums call me to evening parade. With much love to all, I remain your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
Camp Martin
Friday, June 27th 1862
Dear Mother,
I received a letter from you yesterday. If we leave here soon it will not be before the first part of next week. The Colonel will return from New York tomorrow when something decisive will be done. We have lost a good many men who have gone home on furloughs & have not returned. As yet the officers have no hold on a man if he once gets home as we are not yet sworn in, and until that is done they cannot be treated as deserters. Bill Prime was promoted yesterday from a private to a corporal.
If you can conveniently get a new catalogue of Charlier's, I would like to have one sent me. The 25th (Commencement Day) passed by here & we never thought anything about college. The fact is we never know what day of the month it is, unless we are young to write letters when we find out by inquiring. By Charlier's Catalogue. I mean his book containing the names of his present & former pupils with their professions. ¹
I would rather you would not send me a box of reading matter as we have as much as we can read here. A box of eatables would be far more acceptable. However, I do not want it yet. I cannot think of anything more that will interest you. Goodbye from your affectionate son, — John C. Jay, Jr.
Saturday morning, 6 A.M.
The day is fine. I am well & go on guard today.
¹ I believe Jay is speaking of the Charlier Institution operated by Professor Eli Chalier, a frenchman; this may have been the preparatory college that Jay attended. It opened its doors in 1855 and was located at 126 East 24th Street in NYC.


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AT&T Is Happy To Remove Wireless Broadband Caps, But Only If You Sign Up For Its TV Services
from the witness-this-fully-armed-and-operational-battle-station deptWe're formally now bearing witness to the "synergistic" fruit of AT&T's $69 billion recent acquisition of DirecTV. When the deal was first proposed, even Wall Street wondered why AT&T would spend that kind of money on a satellite TV provider on the eve of the cord cutting revolution. But AT&T has a very clear plan of attack, and as we recently noted, its first move post merger was to raise the rates of DirecTV and AT&T U-Verse TV customers in perfect unison. Now AT&T has added a new wrinkle to its post-merger plans, bringing back unlimited wireless broadband data -- but only if you sign up for the company's television services.
According to a new company announcement, customers who sign up for both AT&T wireless service and AT&T U-Verse TV or DirecTV service can nab unlimited data for $100 per month, plus $40 per month for each additional device:
"The new AT&T Unlimited Plan includes unlimited data and unlimited talk and text. Customers can get the AT&T Unlimited Plan on a smartphone for $100 per month. Additional smartphones are $40 per month each, and a fourth smartphone can be added at no additional cost. The new AT&T Unlimited Plan is the first of many integrated video and mobility offers the company plans to announce in 2016."Note your mileage may vary as to whether this is actually a good deal. For instance this plan requires users pay $40 a month to add a tablet to the plan, which is only $10 a month if you remain on AT&T's metered data plans. Obviously many users won't be able to take advantage of the offer if they're not within AT&T's U-Verse fiber-to-the-node TV service footprint, or can't get a clear shot at DirecTV's satellites.
AT&T's move is just the latest in a long saga involving unlimited data. AT&T announced it was eliminating unlimited data plans in 2010. And while it grandfathered existing unlimited data users at the time, it has waged a quiet war on those users ever since. The company worked tirelessly to drive these users to metered plans, going so far as to block some video services from working unless users switched to metered plans. The company was also caught throttling these unlimited connections after just 5 GB of usage, resulting in an FCC fine and an FTC lawsuit that AT&T continues to fight to this day.
After its run in with regulators, AT&T's been slightly more transparent about the fact its unlimited data plans aren't truly unlimited. In the fine print of this week's offer, AT&T is quick to note that again, by "unlimited" AT&T really means limited:
"After 22GB of data usage on a line in a bill cycle, for the remainder of the bill cycle AT&T may slow data speeds on that line during periods of network congestion."Obviously AT&T wants users to believe this is a wonderful example of how AT&T intends to deliver cross-brand value, and to some degree the move is a response to T-Mobile's competitive pressure. However, when you realize that usage caps are largely arbitrary and not tied to any real-world technical or economic justifications, AT&T's basically just using artificial barriers to drive consumers to its own branded products. With AT&T's ongoing flirtations with testing net neutrality via zero rating, one can only imagine some of the dubious cross-brand "synergies" AT&T has planned for 2016.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle E-waste
Motivated to start sending your old electronic devices and electrical household products to a good home?
First, check to see if your device's manufacturer will take the product back. Take-back programs are slowly expanding, and many companies allow customers to return at least some computer models and equipment when they no longer want them. Apple, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Sony and Toshiba are some of the companies that take back some of your old electronic devices. You may be charged a small fee to return your computer and, as the saying goes, other rules and restrictions may apply. Some companies will take back any brand of electronics; others will accept their products only. From there, your e-waste may be completely recycled by the manufacturer or refurbished for future use.
Another option is to recycle e-waste by taking your old electronics and electrical junk to a legitimate e-waste recycler who practices on-site recycling. The process typically uses an expensive recycling machine, which is fairly common in Europe but less so in the U.S. The machine smashes the electronics and takes them down a conveyor belt. The process uses vibrating screens and magnetic fields to extract different elements. Another common way involves workers (wearing proper protective gear) in a disassembly line, who take apart the electronics piece by piece and sort the contents. Then, different machines break the various pieces down to the point where they can be reused. Again, you might be asked to pay a small fee depending on what you bring in.
Don't let your storage closets and garages become electronic burial grounds. Visit the links below for more information about e-waste and legitimate recycling.
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- "A Metals Primer." Dartmouth Toxic Metals Research Program. 10/19/2007. (5/21/2008)http://www.dartmouth.edu/~toxmetal/TX.shtml
- Carroll, Chris. "High-Tech Trash." National Geographic. 1/2008. (5/20/2008) http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/01/high-tech-trash/carroll-text
- Chopra, Anuj. "Developing countries are awash in e-waste." San Francisco Chronicle. 3/30/2007. (5/21/2008)http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/03/30/MNGNNOUHQL1.DTL
- "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)." Office Journal of the European Union. 2/13/2003. (5/21/2008) http://www.berr.gov.uk/files/file29931.pdf
- Downing, Bob. "Recyclers bracing for deluge of devices: Switch to digital television e-scrap in Summit." Akron Beacon Journal. 2/21/2008. (5/21/2008) http://www.ohio.com/news/15830757.html
- Greenemeier, Larry. "Laws Fail to Keep up with Mounting E-Trash." Scientific American. 11/29/2007. (5/19/2008) http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=laws-trash-epa-waste
- Greenemeier, Larry. "Trashed Tech: Where Do Old Cell Phones, TVs and PCs Go To Die." Scientific American. 11/29/2007. (5/19/2008) http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=trash-tech-pc-tv-waste
- Ladou, Joseph and Lovegrove, Sandra. "Export of Electronics Equipment Waste." International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health. 1/2008-3/2008. (5/21/2008)
- "Management of Electronic Waste in the United States." Environmental Protection Agency. 11/2007. (5/20/2008)http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/recycle/ecycling/docs/fact11-07.pdf
- Puckett, Jim, et al. "Exporting Harm: The High-Tech Trashing of Asia." Basel Action Network. 2/25/2002. (5/21/2008) http://www.ban.org/E-waste/technotrashfinalcomp.pdf
- "Old Computers Are Not Deleted: The Electronics Recycling Process." San Mateo County, Calif. (5/21/2008) http://www.recycleworks.org/ewaste/ewaste_process.html
- "Recycling Your Computer: Which Computer Companies Will Take Your Old Computer?" Computer TakeBack Campaign. 3/16/2007. (5/21/2008) http://www.computertakeback.com/docUploads/ Using_Takeback_Programs_v9.pdf
- Selin, Henrik and VanDeveer, Stacy. "Raising Global Standards." Environment. 12/2006. (5/20/2008)
- Sinha, Satish. "Downside of the Digital Revolution: The Issue of E-Waste." Toxics Links. (5/21/2008) http://www.unep.fr/scp/marrakech/consultations/ national/pdf/NatRoundtable_India2007_BackgroundPapers.pdf
- Wang, Thanh. "E-waste recycling centers are hot spots for POPs." Environmental Science and Technology. 3/14/2007. (5/21/2008) http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/journals/esthag-w/2007/mar/science/ tw_ewaste.html
- "WEEE Man Project." The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce. 2006. (5/20/2008) http://www.weeeman.org/index.html
- "Where does e-waste end up?" Greenpeace International. (5/20/2008) http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/electronics/ where-does-e-waste-end-up


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Dominik Walker Sentenced for Murder because he sold Heroin
The War on Drugs takes yet another bite of your freedom. Dominik Walker sentenced for murder, not dealing, because he sold heroine to someone who overdosed.
It's a shocking overreach of law enforcement.
Tom Liberman
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
An Agent's Inbox #9
4 comments:
- R.E. Cranney said...
From the start, I know I'm going to love Tau. Your query is beautifully written. The only thing I would change is "menacing man." It gives me the information I need, but could be stronger. Here would be a good place to use the description "child trafficker." I guarantee my eyeballs would pop out of my head if I read that at the start of your letter, and I wouldn't stop reading.
Great description in the 250. It's the kind of description that tells me I'm going to get emotionally involved and will go through a box of tissues by the end of the book. Or maybe two boxes of tissue...
I'm excited for this to be published! Good luck.
- September 14, 2016 at 8:32 PM
- Unknown said...
I read the first chapter before the query. Both urgency and mystery gripped me. When I went back to the query, I fell in love because immigration issues are the focus of two of my WIPs. The above poster made a good point about child trafficker word choices. I love this!!
- September 15, 2016 at 5:02 PM
- Jennifer Hawes said...
Your query has me intrigued! Child trafficking, deaf children, Africa. Lots of unique qualities. I think "child trafficker" should be stated early on in the query instead of "menacing man."
The 250 contains lots of great descriptors. I'd like to see it end on a more "menacing" note. Off in the distance, a man lurked, or stood watching, waiting...give us a feel of the suspense to come!
- September 16, 2016 at 6:10 AM
- Jennifer Johnson-Blalock said...
Thank you for your entry, A.H.! This is an exceptionally well done query and excellent sample. Great personalization and strong comps in the opening paragraph--if you wanted to take it one step further, you could mention what I said in the Slayton interview that made you decide to query. I also agree with previous commenters that "menacing man" and "place where children go to never return" could be stronger. Finally, I really appreciated how you discuss sensitivity readers; I would clarify, though, that you're using readers for both the Deaf culture and the African aspects--with the beginning of the sentence, it's a bit unclear. But overall, very nice work!
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It was a short meeting of the Cherokee County Commission on Monday afternoon.
The commission approved a professional services agreement with Constantine Engineering to perform H&H studies, which are designed to determine upstream or downstream effects on the drainage culverts located on County Road 8 and County Road 126.
County Engineer Cory Chambers:
It was also revealed during the meeting that the county will be opening an animal shelter in the near future.
County Administrator Tim Burgess and Animal Control Officer Dustin Dutton informed the Commission that Etowah County can no longer take animals from Cherokee County, as they have been doing for many years – and thus far, efforts put forth by the commission to locate another shelter for the animals have been fruitless.
Burgess then asked the commission for approval to work with the county attorney to lease or purchase a building from Dr. Roger Nichols located at the intersection of Highway 9 and County road 71 in Centre.
The building is already up to code and should pass approval by the state for a shelter.
In the interim, until a shelter can be staffed and opened, the county will be contracting with local veterinary services to house animals; Burgess added that in no way will the facility be in competition with any other animal services in the county.


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Throughout the decades, teenagers have attempted to prove their coolness by wearing questionable accessories, hairstyles and items of clothing. Hindsight Fashion is a new section about those trends that, in Hindsight, we probably wish we hadn't worn.
This week's Hindsight Fashion is the Mini Backpack.
The Mini Backpack (any purse with two shoulder straps that is worn across the back) was a variation of the handbag which gained popularity during the 1990's. The Mini Backpack was a prominent accessory in the movie Clueless. (Strangely, as I continue to explore the regrettable fashion trends of my adolescence, this movie keeps surfacing again and again.)
The Mini Backpack's practicality was what made it so popular. Most styles had several compartments within which to keep your belongings organized, and the ability to divide the weight of the purse between both shoulders made it easy to carry. As I write this, I am realizing that the Mini Backpack might actually be the perfect accessory for my current lifestyle as a full-time Mommy. If it were not so far off trend, it would be an easy way to carry snacks, cell phone, keys, toys, diapers, wipes, and sippy cups to and from the park without dragging a caravan behind you.
In light of this revelation, I am going to proclaim the Mini Backpack the future must-have accessory of beleaguered Mommies everywhere. And hey, even if it doesn't catch on, I'll always have Cher Horowitz to keep me company.
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Here are the links to the weekly roundups, reviews and also previews of the beginning week. Last week's 'Support' here.
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Weekly Scoreboard – Between The Hedges
Friday's Price Monitor – Global Macro Monitor
Tyler's Weekly Market Wrap – ZH
Dow Turns Negative For 2014: Stocks Suffer Worst Week In 3 Years
Succinct summation of week's events – The Big Picture
US Schedule for Week – Calculated Risk
Economic Calendar – Berenberg
UK labour market and inflation: slack falling, prices under control * German ZEW index: disappointing economic data weigh on confidence * European Court: hearing on ECB rescue shield complaints
Economic Calendar – Handelsbanken
UK Next Week's Agenda – Handelsbanken
Kiron Sarkar's Weekly Report – The Big Picture
5 Things to Watch on the Economic Calendar – WSJ
Wall St Week Ahead – Reuters
Volatility has returned to U.S. stocks in sudden fashion, and for the first time all year it doesn't appear that the weakness in equities is going to go away quietly in the span of a few days.
Weighing the Week Ahead – A Dash of Insight
Can Corporate Earnings Reports Reverse the Stock Market Decline?
Weekly Market Outlook – Moody's
Weekly Focus: Global slowdown – Danske Bank
Next week US: domestic demand (retail sales and construction spending), Europe: industrial production, China: inflation
Strategy – Danske Bank
Risk appetite under pressure as global growth falls and risks rise * Lower oil prices push inflation lower but support growth * Downward pressure on bond yields while the USD consolidates
Week Ahead – Nordea
The coming week offers only second-tier data from the US, along with various speeches on both sides of the Atlantic. Apart from ZEW expectations for Germany and industrial production for the Euro area, final inflation data for the Euro area are on the agenda. Additionally next week offers CPI data from the UK, China and Sweden.
Scandi markets ahead – Danske Bank
Viikkokatsaus – Nordea
Macro Watch: Germany in recession? – TradingFloor
Weekly Market Summary – The Fat Pitch
We would put the probability of a repeat of a 1987-type event as very low. However, as we have said before, sentiment is eerily similar… What is concerning is that large cap US stocks have been falling for 3 weeks, small cap stocks for 3 months and the Dow is now negative for 2014, yet investors are not bearish.
Weekly Credit Update – Danske Bank
FX Outlook – Marc to Market
Is the Dollar Correction Over, or Just the First Leg?
The Week ahead in FX – TradingFloor
EMEA Weekly, Week 42 – Danske Bank
EM Preview: The Week Ahead – Marc to Market
Economic Calendar – investing.com
Economic Calendar – BB
EU calendar – europa.eu
Markkinakalenteri – Nordnet
Markkinakalenteri – Taloussanomat
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Albertans were asked Wednesday to reduce power consumption in the wake of an unexpected power plant shutdown that has left the province's electricity system "stressed."
With temperatures across Alberta hitting the 30C mark and higher, the province's power grid is carrying a heavy load. On Tuesday afternoon, demand for power spiked to a record 10,413 MW, according to the Alberta Electric System Operator.
That situation was exacerbated Wednesday morning when a tripped air compressor forced the shutdown of TransAlta's Keephills 3 power plant west of Edmonton. TransAlta's Sundance 5 power plant, also west of Edmonton, went down over the weekend due to an unexpected boiler leak.
TransAlta spokesperson Stacey Hatcher said the company is working hard to repair the problems and expects both plants to be back online within 24 hours. She pointed out that outages at power plants happen throughout the year, but typically garner the most public attention when demand and prices are high.
There are 200 power plants in Alberta's electricity system — Hatcher said no single power plant is responsible for the overall reliability of the grid. However, she said TransAlta is doing everything it can to get its facilities back up and running.
"We are working very hard to produce power for Albertans during the high temperatures we are currently experiencing and our units that are online are running at as high a capacity as we can safely operate," Hatcher wrote in an e-mail.
The continued heat wave had AESO expecting demand for electricity to spike even higher Wednesday afternoon, likely breaking Tuesday's record.
"We're going to use more power today plus we're down two coal plants … that's the changing dynamic we're dealing with today," said AESO spokesperson Mike Deising.
Officials were monitoring the situation closely, and Deising said AESO will be drawing on reserve power to meet demand. So far, there has not been a need to ask customers to shed load or initiate the type of rolling blackouts that were experienced in parts of the province during heat waves in both 2012 and 2013.
"Obviously we can't foresee if we'll have another generator that accidentally trips out or a dramatic increase in demand," Deising said. "It's a bit too early to speculate."
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AESO asked all Albertans to voluntarily reduce their power consumption by turning off unnecessary lights and electrical appliances; minimizing the use of air conditioning by closing blinds, shades or drapes during the hottest part of the day; and avoiding the use of major power-consuming equipment such as dishwashers and washers and dryers during the energy conservation period.
Periods of peak demand are becoming more common for Alberta's electricity system. In its long-term forecast released in January, AESO predicted that strong investment in the oilsands and associated development will continue to drive GDP growth in Alberta for the next 20 years, at a rate of about 2.5 per cent annually.
That will likely translate into average annual electricity demand growth of 2.4 per cent until 2032, AESO predicted.