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When the trailer for the new Netflix series Insatiable debuted last month, it was met with intense criticism and backlash. Users on social media accused the black comedy of fat-shaming, and even created a petition on change.org urging Netflix to pull the show. Nearly 230,000 petitioners objected to the show's premise, which centers on an overweight and bullied teen girl named Patty (former Disney star Debby Ryan, sometimes wearing a fat suit) who, after having her jaw wired shut due to a mugging, suddenly sheds 70 pounds in three months. She becomes an instantly popular vixen and seeks revenge on those who tortured her before her weight loss.
According to series co-star Alyssa Milano, Insatiable always intended to satirize beauty standards and explore the negative effects of bullying. "We honestly never intended to hurt anyone with the trailer. The show is so much more than what the trailer showed. We are not fat-shaming Patty at all," she said at the Insatiable premiere screening in Hollywood on Thursday evening.
"What's ironic is that one of the show's thematic issues is 'don't judge a book by its cover,' and yet people were judging the entire show from a minute-and-28-second trailer," she said. Reviews from critics who actually have seen the entire 12-episode first season have been overwhelmingly negative as well; Vanity Fair's own Sonia Saraiya called the show "muddled glop."
"The show is really a satirical look at what could happen if you do body-shame or bully someone and how that trauma affects their life," Milano continued. "It's also about how looks can be deceiving, an exploration of body image, about finding validation, and the desire to fill a void within ourselves."
Milano, who plays the narcissistic social-climber wife of Bob Armstrong (Dallas Roberts)—a disgraced attorney whose true passion is coaching beauty-pageant contestants, and who mentors Patty after her weight loss—admitted that the Netflix comedy is "not a show for everybody," but said that it is an important "conversation instigator."
"What I really love about the show is that we're openly discussing societal issues in a funny, dark way rather than sweeping it under the carpet," she said. "To me, it's really important to talk about it and dissect it to eradicate all types of shame that's happening right now. From fat-shaming to mommy-shaming to slut-shaming—whatever shaming we are facing in society will only go away by being able to talk about these issues. We all have experienced that pain in one way or another and we can support each other if we talk about it."


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There is an urgent need to have leaders who are able to strategically transition society towards
sustainability. Evidence shows that challenges are mounting up and become increasingly
complex. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) aims to educate leaders to become
competent to lead within the sustainability challenge we are facing. This thesis explores how
leadership education can prepare teachers to become leaders to enable Strategic Sustainable
Development (SSD). Based on interviews with ESD experts, the research team identified eight
key competencies for leaders to enable Strategic Sustainable Development and eight
pedagogical approaches to train such competencies. In addition to that, the research team
analyzed how the case study organization Teach for Austria (TFA) integrates the identified key
competencies and pedagogical approaches. Recommendations are provided indicating TFA's
opportunities regarding a more thorough integration of the key competencies and pedagogical
approaches into their leadership education. These recommendations were then made relevant
to the broader leadership education context to prepare teachers to lead. The main outcomes of
this thesis intend to serve as a guidance to enable leadership the world needs.
Global urbanization trends and climate changes result in a significant pressure for a future development of urban areas. The construction industry can play a primary role in addressing some of the challenges, but in order to make it happen, the phases of design, construction, use and deconstructio of a building should meet the criteria of sustainability. The closed loop approach can help the construction industry to move in the right direction.
This thesis analysis the closed loop approach to identify its potential contribution in solving the sustainability challenges in urban areas, as well as explores the key aspects helping or hindering the implementation of the approach. The methods used for the research include the framework for strategic sustainable development, case study analysis and interviews with experts in the field.
The research exposed several gaps in the use of the approach moving towards sustainability, mainly due to the fact that the unique and shared definition of it is missing and neither actions nor tools are suggested for a successful implementation of the approach. Main barriers are related to the material choice, flexibility of the design, communication and legislation aspects, work with supply chain and interaction with stakeholders. Nonetheless most of them are also seen as potential enablers. Recommendations are provided to help overcoming the existing barriers and valorizing the key enablers, but the clear definition of the approach is necessary to exploit potentialitie of the closed loop approach.
The Paris Agreement, the recent Special Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and the Sustainable Development Goals are examples of United Nation's facilitated calls for urgent climate action and more generally for a rapid transition of society towards sustainability. Since urban personal mobility is a significant contributor to society's current sustainability challenges, and considering current trends of population growth and urbanisation, there is a strong need to develop enhanced support for urban planning for rapid transitioning to sustainable personal mobility.
This thesis is part of a wider effort to develop methodological support for such planning and action. The aim of the thesis is to provide a partial foundation for that wider effort by: (i) identifying and organising prominent research themes related to the above topic; and since previous research points to benefits of a transdisciplinary, multisectoral and multicultural approach, (ii) exploring and addressing the complexity of co-production processes in such contexts; and (iii) analysing the appropriateness of some prominent planning approaches for the desired planning support.
The aim is pursued through a systematic literature review, including bibliometric analyses, and two empirical case studies, including workshops, interviews, field studies and feasibility studies. One of the case studies included participants from several countries in the Southern Baltic region and the other case study tested the usefulness of different planning approaches in the local context of Kisumu, Kenya and Gothenburg, Sweden, respectively.
The thesis provides a map of some prominent research themes and discusses their relevance to the field of urban planning for rapid transitioning to sustainable personal mobility. The analysis of the identified themes and their development over the past ten years shows that there has been a shift in mobility planning from 'predict and provide' towards participatory visionary approaches. This, in turn, has led to new challenges, related to, for example, epistemic communities, language and culture. Furthermore, it is seen that sustainability considerations have become increasingly pronounced in the urban mobility planning literature. However, different dimensions of sustainability are often considered individually (e.g. the ecological and social dimensions) and coordinated approaches to sustainable mobility planning are virtually lacking.
At the methodological level, the thesis provides a preliminary conceptual framework for analysing complexity in co-production processes with regard to epistemic communities, language and culture, as well as a discussion of the usefulness of four specific planning approaches for the desired planning support, namely the backcasting, transdisciplinary co-production of knowledge, foresighting and SymbioCity approaches.
The overall conclusion is that there is a need for research that would show how mobility actors can contribute to resolve pressing issues related to climate change fast enough without compromising other aspects of sustainability, including how temporary trade-offs can be addressed in a strategic way.
Sustainability related challenges in mobility planning have been recognised at the international level and the urgency for change has been widely discussed among scholars. However, there seems to be no general agreement on the best ways of pursuing such change. To seek answers to the question of how to pursue change, this study analysed the development of the broad research fields of mobility, urban planning and transitions, and the overlap of these bodies of literature. Both academic and non-academic literatures were covered. By means of a systematic literature review, as well as bibliometric studies, several prominent research themes that address change from planning and transition perspectives were identified. Moreover, these themes describe different viewpoints and challenges in mobility planning. These include planning and policy for sustainable mobility and accessibility, backcasting and scenario planning, indicators in planning, modes of transport, decision-making, studies of global North and global South, as well as overarching themes of equity, equality and justice, roles of institutions, and co-production of knowledge. Strategies for staying up to date with these fields were also identified. In the literature covered, the temporal dimension in mobility planning was described in four different ways, but little was found about how accelerated transitions towards sustainable mobility can be achieved. Further knowledge gaps were identified in relation to behavioural change, policy development, institutionalisation of planning capacity and social sustainability in mobility planning. This created an outline for possible future studies.
The goal of this thesis is to understand how the Biomimicry Toolbox (BT), a practical tool for applying biomimicry, currently supports strategic thinking in order to create sustainable solutions. A pragmatic qualitative research approach was used, in which the BT was analysed through the lens of the Five Level Framework (5LF), a tool for planning and analysing in complex systems and the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, the application of the 5LF for sustainability endeavours. Interviews were conducted with people experienced with the BT. Results show that the BT has several aspects of strategic thinking. It supports the application of a systems perspective, provides a success goal to move towards and offers tools for a strategic process to follow. The authors conclude that the BT could benefit from including understanding of the patterns and structures of the social system in relation with the earth system. Also, it can benefit from including a section on upstream thinking helping users of the BT consider root causes. Lastly, it could benefit from a strategic approach for evaluating how sustainable solutions are and include a simple and clear prioritisation process. The improvements can make the BT more impactful in supporting societies transition towards sustainability.

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If you really want to transition your classroom from static teaching to Dynamic Learning, you have to rethink traditional assignments and the use of digital tools. In this post, I share 7 Ways to Rethink Digital Assignments.
Dynamic Learning is all about going BEYOND traditional assignments and traditional learning, even BEYOND what was previously possible.
You can learn all about the Dynamic Learning Framework in this short, and super cool whiteboard explainer video.
I've seen many teachers struggle with technology integration–how to make it meaningful, how to shift from teacher-led to student-centered, and how to move past the idea of digital substitutions.
I hope this list and infographic will give you some inspiration and new ideas for your classroom.
Be sure to also explore my Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers, or get ALL of my favorite tips and strategies in my book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic.
7 Ways to Rethink Digital Assignments
1. Use Digital Tools to Do New Things
Don't get me wrong, I still believe that substituting digital tools for old-school analog and paper-based strategies still has it's place, but if that's all you ever do with students, you are missing the boat!
Think beyond using digital tools to complete only traditional assignments such as papers and reports. Use digital tools to do new things. Just going paperless or digital isn't enough. As my good friend Alice Keeler says, "Paperless is NOT pedagogy."
Use some of these new tools to go further, go deeper, and extend your students' learning. Reach beyond what you think a digital tool can do and should be used for, and challenge your students to demonstrate their learning in a new way.
I call Google Slides the Swiss Army Knife of the G Suite tools.
Google Slides can be used for much more than just presentations. You can use it to create games, interactive assessments, stop-motion video, eBooks, and more.
(Learn more about Slides here: 25 Things You Didn't Know Google Slides Can Do!, and the soon-to-be-released course, The Google Slides Master Class.)
Of course, Google Slides is just one example. We have no shortage of digital tools these days. Don't let yourself limit the tool's possibilities. Think beyond the tool's original purpose and how your students can get creative, and use new digital tools in unexpected ways.
2. Use Digital Tools to GET Information Instead of Disseminating It
We often think of ways to deliver content using digital tools, which is fine, but getting students involved and interacting with content is better.
Instead of thinking how you can deliver a lesson using digital tools, consider ways to open up your lessons to allow students to GIVE you information, check for understanding, feedback, comments, ideas, reflections.
Create Interactive Learning Experiences Use digital tools that allow students to interact with the information in some way, like interactive graphic organizers, virtual manipulatives, interactive videos, and multimedia annotation.
3. Give Timely Feedback
Instant information at our fingertips means we can assess work and give students more timely feedback through comments, chats, and messaging systems.
If we only give feedback after the assignment has been completed and "turned in," we are doing students a disservice. Guiding and coaching them toward the learning goal along the way is a research-based strategy that has proven to be much more valuable than just giving students comments when it is too late for them to actually make changes or act upon the feedback.
4. Provide Instant Collaboration
Collaboration between students can happen any time, any place. With hundreds of collaboration tools like G Suite, Nearpod, Pear Deck, Padlet, Book Creator, and more, it can be instant and synchronous so that students can work together in real time no matter the location.
It is sometimes hard to admit that students learn better from each other than just direct instruction from the teacher. Cooperative learning, collaborative learning, and peer learning are all research-based strategies that can help students go deeper with their learning and retain it.
Looking to go BEYOND Google tools for collaboration? Check out my 15 Collaborative Tools for the Classroom That Are NOT Google.
5. Give Students Choice
Probably one of the best ways to explore this idea is to give students choice in creating and demonstrating their learning. This will open the door to not only more creative content but creative uses of digital tools.
Don't automatically dismiss a tool because you don't think it's perfect for the job. Every time I have done this, a student has blown me away with an innovative use of digital tools.
On the flip side, students also need to learn to let go and move forward when a tool isn't working. With our guidance, they can make these decisions while also realizing it's okay to take risks, even if they don't always pan out.
One of my favorite ways to give students choice is through Learning Menus and Choice Boards. Be sure you check out a previous post on the topic that includes FREE templates: Interactive Learning Menus with G Suite.
It's also super easy to incorporate choice in Google Classroom or your favorite learning management system. Here are some ideas to help: Digital Differentiation with Google Classroom.
6. Use Digital Tools for Formative Assessment, Not Just Summative
When technology became more widely available in schools, and a dedicated computer lab was all the rage, most used it as time to type a paper, do research, or create a PowerPoint or brochure.
Today, with so much technology at our disposal, teachers can maximize digital tools to engage students throughout the learning cycle instead of focusing only on summative products. I see this as a mainstay in many classrooms, even those that are one-to-one.
Even when we consider some of the more tangible products we have created in our classrooms—the tri-fold, the brochure, the diorama—they're still pretty static and finite.
They're not the kinds of projects that grow and morph and inspire kids to keep learning. When we approach learning with a dynamic learning mindset and give students the freedom to create in their own way and to demonstrate the learning in their own way, we can move beyond a project like the diorama where you can run out of physical space, run out of ideas, and once you check the requirements off the list, it is done. And what if we don't have a one-and-done checklist?
7. Use Limitations to Push Creativity
What if we allow students to meet, adjust, and expand their learning goals throughout the school year? For instance, sometimes less is more. Sometimes our limitations will help us see creative solutions that others fail to see. Embrace these limitations, as they just might lead to something new and innovative.
Even when we plan carefully, we can miss the opportunities to be creative in new ways.
Sometimes limitations can force us to get more creative. Students may complain that they can't find EXACTLY what they want for their creations, but when we have limited choices it can force us to be more creative with what we have. (Ever tried a Mystery STEM design challenge?)
Maybe you don't have a device for every student. Maybe your school won't purchase the tool you want. Maybe you don't have a lot of time to complete a project. Dig deep for some optimism, and use what you have when you have it. You won't know what you and your students are capable of if you never try.
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The woman, who tried to fight back, was reportedly roughed up by the hijackers before eventually handing over her keys, North Glen News reported.
"The woman who runs a garden services business, had stopped on Blue Ridge Road to collect equipment from a house. Once her workers had gone onto the property to collect the items, she was approached by two armed men," Durban North police spokesperson Lieutenant Raymond Deokaran said.
The hijacked Nissan bakkie was was later recovered in the Maphumulo area, while one of the alleged hijackers were arrested.
Tyron Powell from Marshall Security said the vehicle was fitted with a Tracker.
"The vehicle began transmitting soon after the hijacking and the suspects had driven as far as Stanger. The vehicle was eventually found in Maphumulo and one of the suspects was arrested," he said.
Last week, two suspected hijackers were shot and injured by the owner of a car they hijacked in Fairleads Benoni, on the East Rand.
According to Benoni police acting cluster commander, Brigadier Poobalan Subbiah said the driver of the vehicle (who is not the owner of the bakkie) was hijacked and had his phone and an undisclosed amount of money taken from him. T
The owner of the bakkie was informed of the incident and tracked the suspects' whereabouts from one of the phones that was stolen during the hijacking.
He traced the men and found them driving in another car along Pretoria Road. The passenger then pointed a firearm at the owner of the hijacked car.
Subbiah said he shot at the suspects and injured both of them. They were arrested and the gun used in the hijacking and cell phones stolen were recovered.
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2018-11-03 21:20:07
Theme:Iikubo Haruna
Today was various meet-ups in Osaka.
Everyone who came, thank you so much!
The lot sof supportive words, they made me happy!
There, the thoughts were a little vague but, do my best after graduating too yah, I got lots of happy words but
My endurance after graduation, right now I can't imagine.
For me now, I'm doing my best every day yah, and well thinking about it is a daze.
Now at this hour, this minute, this second, how I live, I'm doing my best you know.
Living, it may seem like an exaggerated use of the word though. lol
But I have to do my best , if I were to relax my attention I might disappear that's why!
I'm at the root a negative-tarou and so, even do whta I can and having confidence in myself is difficult. And so, I'm frantically working in my head during handshake events to constantly work to make the words of thanks from everyone into positivity for me. lol
Among thoes feelings, taking the action to come see me, and the members, that makes me happy.
Changing things to actions, depending on the person that takes a lot of effort. To take a chance for that action that makes me happy so, really, for coming to see me, thank you so much! I want to convey that ( ^ω^ )!
It's trivial but showing high school girls doing this kind of ritual like this, it's scary and fine right.
Feels like a mystery circle.
It seems like Furuya Usamaru-sensei feel.
You get it don't you? lol
Yesterday with me friends I went to go see the movie 「search」 but, it was really very interesting.
The move from beginning to end was clips from a PC screen, it was ground-breaking but, that was hard to get use to, it was narrow and scary.
Even for that kind of movie, it was new, and interesting and, even for suspense it's quiet interesting.
First time watching the movie I was frozen with fear. lol
I went all, Hii!
Comparatively, it's limited to the movie screen but, it's the best so by all means please watch it (*゚▽゚*)
For my clothes today it's a new red pants in shirt style.
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Galatasaray leading race to sign Babel
Ryan Babel has had offers from several teams but says Galatasaray have made the most tempting proposal.
The Netherlands international is looking for a new club after being released by Fulham following their relegation from the Premier League in 2018-19.
The 32-year-old has been strongly linked with a return to the Turkish Super Lig, where he won the title with Besiktas in 2016-17.
Despite his past allegiances, Babel says he would have no problem in accepting a move to Galatasaray, although he is yet to decide his future.
"They have the best offer at the moment. I don't have to make a secret of that," he told Algemeen Dagblad when asked about the rumours linking him with the Turkish champions.
"But there are also discussions with other clubs.
"It wouldn't be the first time in football or my own career for things to go differently than expected, so I will just have to wait and see."
Babel scored five goals in 16 league appearances for Fulham after joining in January on a short-term deal.
The former Liverpool winger also spent two seasons with Turkish side Kasimpasa earlier in his career.


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The wait is finally over – the brand new StephieAnn AW16/17 collection 'That Tender Light' has been launched and is available online and on Not On the High Street. With so many pieces and prints making up the collection, it can be difficult to work out how to wear the collection. So fear not – we asked our fashion experts to come up with top tips for how to wear the collection.
While Relaxing/Travelling
It's called 'loungewear' for a reason! When StephieAnn was founded in 2014, the company primarily made lingerie, but as it grew bigger, founder Stephie decided to make loungewear as well. The new collection contains gorgeous lounge trousers, slip dresses, camisoles and shorts – making the perfect outfit for sleeping, relaxing on the sofa, and sitting out in the garden having an evening glass of wine or cup of tea. Plus, all products are made of 95% silk, 5%, so they're ridiculously comfy. The lightweight nature of the loungewear also makes it perfect for travelling in, so if you're jetting off abroad any time on, invest in a pair of loungewear trousers for ultimate luxury and comfort as you recline at 40,000 feet.
Everyday Wear
The prints from the new collection are so gorgeous it seems a shame to just wear them indoors, right? Which is why we're so happy that the slip dress has come back into fashion! You can read more about how to incorporate a slip dress into daily fashion here. But it's not just the slip dress you can wear outside, the camisoles also double as gorgeous tops, sure to turn heads with the eye-catching prints. In a recent interview, fashion blogger and owner of style&grace Sam told us "I love the Midnight cami; they're so great because you can wear them as loungewear or you can put them on under a leather jacket in the daytime". Pair the cami with jeans, leggings, or a long skirt for a boho look. Due to the rich colours of the camisoles, it's best to opt for neutral coloured trousers, so as not to clash.
Dare to Bare
At StephieAnn, we love the 'underwear as outerwear' trend, and we think that our gorgeous bras are far too pretty to hide under a shirt. Why not wear your bra as a top, and pair with high-waisted jeans or a long skirt? If you feel too naked, then slip on a cardi or a blazer for a gorgeous, summery look. Want to wear your bra out at night? Step out in a pair of heels and add loads of jewellery to accessorise.
If you don't feel like wearing your StephieAnn attire outside, just opt for the traditional, and wear it to bed. The richness of the silk means it's really soft to the skin, ensuring you feel comfortable while snoozing, and there's a choice of shorts or lounge trousers to suit everyone's style. And with three gorgeous prints to choose from, why not mix and match? Consider pairing an Eve cami with a Dawn eyemask, then slide into bed with a cup of tea and chill out.


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i've always wanted to say that - when entering the steam room ... and the other day, i finally got to !
two guys, both of whom i knew were into man action, covered themselves up as i walked into the steam room ... so i finally got to say it !
not sure why i enjoyed saying it so much ... maybe it sounds like something from a porn movie ?!


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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Collin DaSilva | Welcome To ScooterZone
So, if you haven't heard, Maddgear recently lost a few riders, Collin DaSilva included. Collin made the switch to Scooterzone, a good choice for him for sure. He went out and filmed this edit, with some older clips, as a welcome to video.
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What is the ideal diet? It's a question that's been a hot topic of debate and controversy for years (generations?!) among the general public and academic community.
Chile: A Role Model in Addressing Obesity?
Very interesting article published today in the New York Times about… Continue reading
Clinic + Research News for the New Year
It hasn't been long since the last post in 2017, but a lot has happened since then!
Special Issue – Obesity
A few years ago, JAMA published a series of articles related to obesity prevention and management.
Assumptions About Success
Defining "success" in preventing or managing obesity is usually based on a measure of weight (kg), BMI (kg/m2, z-score, percentile), and/or body fatness/composition. Continue reading
Facts vs Myths – Why We Cling To Our Beliefs
A number of articles in the popular press (as well as academic journals) have reported consistently that vaccines do not cause autism. While this myth is one of the most common making the rounds currently, the fields of nutrition, fitness, and weight management are jam-packed full of myths that are debunked when scrutinized.
Let's Tax Sugar-Sweetened Beverages! …Not So Fast, Chicago.
Over the past decade, there's been a lot of interest in adding a 'sin tax' to discourage consumption of less nutritious foods. The primary target – sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs).


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Obsessive Addiction
by K.L. Donn
Those Malcolm Boys Series – Book One
About the Book
Have you ever heard the sound of your life ending? A cell door slamming shut is the best way to describe it.
I killed a man. A bad man.
One who deserved far more than what I gave him.
He looked at her when she was mine.
He touched her when she was mine.
He broke her when she was mine.
I'm getting out on a technicality.
Now, I'll get to make her mine.
She'll cry my name each night instead of his.
She'll feel my pleasure instead of his pain.
I am Crux Malcolm and it's my turn to get what's coming to me…
Farren Hallewell is my addiction and I'm obsessed.
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"What in the fuck?" I'm sitting in the fucking tree outside her room in the middle of the night because my brothers were right. I have that fucking look in my eye. I have the obsession. I won't apologize for it either.
Music blares from a room down the hall from Farren's and I'm pissed that her mother can't hear her cries of pain.
Jumping from the tree and onto the small balcony outside Farren's room, it doesn't take much to jimmy the lock open and climb through her window. The first thing I notice is the massive dresser in front of her door and my anger spikes to an inferno.
Her quiet plea's for mercy stop me in my tracks from tracking down the danger and instead climbing into her bed. Pulling her body into mine, I wrap myself around her shivering frame and whisper in her ear.
"I've got you pretty bird. Ain't no one going to hurt you." I brush the hair back from her face, sweat has it plastered to her skin.
"I don't want to anymore." I know she's still sleeping, so she's not talking to me and I wish I could kill Warner all over again. She begged and cried for him to stop and he wouldn't.
"I killed him Farren. He's dead." I murmur, burying my face in her neck, kissing her lightly.
"Crux?" Her soft voice makes me smile.
"I'm here bird. I'll always be here." I soothe.
"You saved me." She whispers sleepily, and I feel her body collapse in relief and hopefully safety.
I need to get this girl figured out. She can't fucking be here when Leslie doesn't give two shits about her. I need her with me. I need her safe.
I always knew I was addicted. For years, I fucking knew.
Now I know I've become obsessed. The thought of her not being in my embrace guts me in a way I can't explain. My life is hers. I'll do anything for her. Even if it's not what she wants.
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seemed like a good idea at the time
So, the big boy likes to throw things. A lot. In the house. Big things, little things, hard things, soft things. You get the idea. In efforts to minimize destruction and hold on to what little sanity I have left, I figured I should give him something appropriate for indoor tossing. Specifically, bean bags.
These would be easy and quick with stash fabric, but I took an even easier route and bought a cute charm pack from Walmart. No cutting! Just slap two 5″ charms right sides together and sew around the perimeter, leaving an inch gap for turning. Turn right side out forming a bag. Fill each bag with some small dried beans using a funnel or paper cone. I used dried split peas, because they were the cheapest, two 16oz bags of peas filled 8 bags. Top stitch the perimeter, as close to the edge as you can, closing the opening. I used the straight stretch stitch, for added durability. The simple straight stitch just looked a little weak (see the pic below).
This really works best (read: fastest) when completed in assembly line fashion. Sew all the pairs together, then turn and fill them, then topstitch each, closing the opening. Done.
There are probably 1,000 prettier tutorials on the web for this. It's so easy. I finished 8 bags in under 2 hours. Probably in an hour, I wasn't paying attention.
Well now we have these so we can redirect the boy – "Don't throw that in the house. Throw your bean bags." And that's cool. But (and you experienced parents saw this a mile away, I'm sure) now we need to figure out how to get him to throw them at an appropriate target. Strangely, a bean bag to the side of the head can be startling. Sigh.
In summary, it seemed like a good idea at the time.


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ST. LOUIS COUNTY – A police standoff has been playing out for most of the day in a north St. Louis County neighborhood.
Dozens of police vehicles—including SWAT trucks—arrived at a residence in the 14800 block of Frais Drive before 9 a.m. St. Louis County police Sgt. Benjamin Granda said US Marshals were trying to make an arrest of a man in his 40s.
"That arrest attempt did not go well. That suspect has since armed and barricaded himself inside that home," Granda said Thursday morning.
The heavy police presence has been an unsettling sight for residents who reported hearing gunshots.
"About 9:10, 9:15, I took my son to school and as we were getting in the car, I heard…multiple gunshots," said resident Michelle Harry.
Another resident, Brad Hecht, said during the standoff a woman came to his home and began banging on his door and windows.
"I heard a bang on the bedroom window and the back door of the house; didn't think much of it. Maybe about 5-10 minutes after that, (I) heard a banging noise at my home at the far end of the house over by my garage, went out and look and didn't see anything," Hecht said. "I went out, drove my truck across the street, notified them that someone had tried to get in my house, and they came over."
That resident said police came and took her into custody and she may have been involved in the standoff.
Granda said the County Police department's tactical operations unit is on scene and well-trained for what he described as "high-risk, dangerous-type movements and incidents."
Residents were shocked to learn of the standoff.
"I've lived here about 30 years. I've been here since I was about six or seven years old. Very quiet neighborhood. I'm very shocked that something like this is so close like within walking distance has happened," Hecht said.
Police said US Marshals were trying to arrest the man on felony charges but they didn't give details on those charges.
No injuries have been reported during the standoff.
St. Louis County police said the suspect fired shots at law enforcement during the standoff. Two shots struck the front windshield of a SWAT vehicle.
More details will be posted as this story develops. Tune in to FOX2 for the latest update.


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Justin Timberlake is ready to flex his acting muscles again. According to Deadline, the singer has signed on to star in the film Palmer, a drama set to begin shooting later this fall.
The film tells the story of a former college football star named Eddie Palmer, played by Justin, who returns to his hometown after serving time in prison. Not only is he working to get his life back on track and deal with the consequences of his past, but he finds himself in charge of a young boy who's been abandoned by his mother.
Fisher Stevens is on board to direct. Charles B. Wessler, who won the Oscar for Green Book, will produce, alongside SK Global co-CEOs John Penotti and Charlie Corwin.
Penotti and Corwin say in a statement to Deadline, "Justin and Fisher bring a resonant perspective to this emotional story. It is both timely and ultimately a hopeful, entertaining story about the resilience and power of human kindness."
Justin recently wrapped production on the animated sequel Trolls World Tour, set for an April 17, 2020 release. He last appeared in Woody Allen's poorly received 2017 film Wonder Wheel.


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The contexts and primary social relationships of ministry students are vital to biblical leadership development. Our distance education programs serve students that are "rooted" in contexts of ministry in which other church leaders are already functioning as mentors, even before the students enroll, not unlike BILD was doing with churches, church networks, and ministry organizations before the Antioch School was founded. The Antioch School does not operate extension sites in churches, but provides competency-based degree program options to accompany the efforts of churches and ministry organizations to use BILD resources for the training of its existing and emerging leaders.
There is a growing emphasis on outcomes assessment in higher education. Colleges, universities, and seminaries are being challenged by accrediting associations, government regulatory agencies, and other constituencies to prove that students who graduate deserve the degrees that are granted. Although many higher education institutions are struggling to accomplish this, the competency-based orientation of the leadership development programs makes it possible for the Antioch School to grant degrees with confidence. The Antioch School relies on an extensive, robust portfolio assessment system to provide abundant evidence and academic validation that its students deserve the degrees that are being granted. In terms of being competency-based, the Antioch School is already far ahead of the curve.
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Since 2001, Republicans and Democrats have added nearly $8 trillion of new debt. Bush added almost $5 trillion, and Obama's already contributed nearly $3 trillion of additional debt just 19 months into his presidency.
Bush, a Republican Congress (for 6 years), and a Democratic Congress (for 2 years), spent trillions on overseas wars, domestic programs, Wall St bailouts, and various stimulus packages. Obama and a Democratic Congress have spent trillions on domestic programs, overseas wars, state bailouts, housing bailouts, automaker bailouts, and a record stimulus package.
As it stands now, the U.S. national debt sits at approximately $13.3 trillion, which amounts to about $43,000 of debt per citizen and $120,000 of debt per taxpayer.
And what do we have to show for it, nearly 10 years later?
16.5% effective unemployment (govt's U6 statistic)
A weaker Dollar
Millions of jobs lost
A commercial and residential real estate bust
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An education system that ranks in the middle of the pack of industrialized nations
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EM recognizes the best products in the SMT industry. Our editors undertook a rigorous selection process of products launched in 2017, and they have selected 10 winners as the 2017 Products of the Year.
The editors evaluated products launched in 2017 based on innovative design, significant advancement in technology or application, and substantial achievement in price and performance.
Electrolube Revolutionary New 2-Part UV Cure Conformal Coating 2k850
This exciting new product combines the speed and convenience of UV cure, enabling an immediate tack-free coating, with the features and benefits of Electrolube's revolutionary 2K conformal coating system; this innovative range combines the properties of a resin with the easy application of a coating. Once the two components are mixed, the system guarantees complete cure at room temperature within 24 hours, compared to the industry moisture cure average of about 8-14+ days.
The 2K850 product offers major advantages over the first generation of single part UV cure coatings currently available. Current users of single part UV cure coating systems experiencing issues relating to their coating cracking during thermal shock, or extended moisture cure processes (or both) now have a robust alternative solution using their existing production equipment – the only additional requirement is a simple 2K fluid valve modification.
The 2K850 polyurethane system provides a much faster processing time with an advanced level of protection. The UL94V-0, IPC-CC-830C, MIL-I-46058C and IEC 61086 compliant coating features a wide operating temperature range of -40 to +130°C with excellent thermal shock performance and offers several other benefits over traditional UV cure conformal coatings. 2K850 is a tough, flexible, high performance coating, characterised by greater coating thickness (200-400μm), enhanced edge coverage and improved adhesion, hardness and scratch resistance. Ultimately, this coating provides a consistent and completely reliable chemical cure.
Electrolube's 2K range, including 2K850 are all hydrophobic coatings, providing excellent water, moisture and condensation protection, including salt mist. This makes 2K850 an excellent choice for automotive, aerospace and other tough electronic applications exposed to harsh conditions.
Product Page Link: https://www.electrolube.com/products/conformal-coatings/2k850/2k-coatings/
Contact Details: Julia Vorley Group Marketing Manager, firstname.lastname@example.com
Indium Corporation InFORMS® Reinforced Solder Ribbon for Automated Assembly
Indium Corporation is redefining solder with its patent-pending InFORMS solder ribbon for automated assembly.
InFORMS are reinforced solder preforms that help maintain the required bondline and promote good solder wetting. During the soldering process, the copper does not melt, ensuring that the bondline is maintained across the entire solder joint.
InFORMS solder ribbon is a composite fabrication consisting of solder and a reinforcing matrix that:
- Increases lateral strength
- Maintains bondline co-planarity
- Improves thermal cycling reliability
Product Advantages
InFORMS® offer dramatically improved handling when compared to conventional solder alloys or indium-based sheets, foils, ribbons, or large preform materials. InFORMS®® also offer increased tensile and compressive strength via the substrate materials, while retaining the unique attributes of the outer layer metal (e.g., the softness, ductility, and other advantages of indium).
InFORMS® provide engineers with an enhanced material for the development of new, or the improvement of existing, applications. They can be used in cryogenic or vacuum seals, EMI and RFI shielding, ground straps, stand-offs, thermal mismatch devices, or backplane assembly washers. While a number of metals may be used, indium metal should be considered for many applications because of its unique attributes. For example, indium readily wets glass, quartz, and glazed ceramics. When compared to conventional solders, indium-based solders significantly reduce scavenging and leaching of gold and other precious metals.
Product Details page link: www.indium.com/inform
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JBC NASE-2B Nano Rework Station
The NASE-2B best solution for repairing very small-sized components requiring the highest precision such as chips 0402, 0201, 01005, etc.
Intelligent Heat Management
When the tool is placed back on the stand, the Sleep & Hibernation features are automatically activated. This lowers the tip temperature and increases a tip's life by more than 5.
TFT screen
The menu is intuitive and easier to use thanks to the improved interface usability.
The working screen shows at a glance the selected tool with its corresponding port, the tip's working temperature and the power indicator.
The user can set up to 3 temperature levels at anytime.
Process control
The User Friendly Menu allows the operator to personalize over 20 parameters to help manage the soldering process.
Temperature limits can be set. The user can also check usage counters, lock the station with a PIN or program Sleep & Hibernation features.
Precision tools
The NT105-A Nano Purpose Soldering Iron and NP105-B Steady Nano Tweezers are the lightest and the most ergonomic in the market. The short distance tip-to-grip ensures greater precision.
Cleaning & extraction set
It consists of a tip cleaning stand and a quick tip changer which can be used single-handed.
Each set can accommodate a different cleaning system and allows the operator to organize cartridges according to the job. This means it saves time and increases productivity.
The cleaning system is replaceable and can be easily emptied of dirt.
JBC Net
The NASE-2B incorporates different connectors on the back to share data with other devices, increasing the working possibilities.
Thanks to pioneer software called JBC Net, the station can be controlled remotely and all the parameters and configurations can be exported for future use and analysis.
This software offers comprehensive, real-time assistance for soldering work and is especially useful for obtaining traceability reports.
Product Page Link: http://www.jbctools.com/nase-2b-nano-rework-station-product-1133-category-2-menu-2.html.
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ASM Assembly SIPLACE TX micron
The innovative high-end placement platform SIPLACE TX micron achieves new benchmarks in placement performance and productivity per area.
The compact design of the SIPLACE TX micron supports precise scaling of line performance in small steps.
The SIPLACE TX micron supports two accuracy classes for enhanced placement accuracy, these being for 20/25 μm or 25/15 μm. To achieve maximum accuracy, the SIPLACE TX micron placement machines are equipped with high resolution scales on the main axes and the C&P20 M2 head.
A highly rigid PCB conveyor and an additional fiducial rail are also used.
To reach placement accuracy of 15 μm, the boards are supported by a mechanical stabilizer (vacuum tool). The SIPLACE TX micron covers the entire range of common components with only two placement heads. The ideal addition to the high speed SIPLACE SpeedStar is the SIPLACE Multistar placement head.
Product Page Link: www.asm-smt.com
Contact Details: Mr. Neeraj Bhardwaj, Sales and Account Manager India, email@example.com
Nano Dimension's DragonFly Pro 2020 3D Printer
The DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D Printer is a one-stop solution for 3D-printed electronics. It enables electronics makers to move quickly from concept verification and design validation to test fixtures by 3D printing their own professional circuit boards. With the DragonFly 2020 Pro, you can:
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- Construct the full range of multilayer PCB features- including interconnections such as buried vias and plated through holes
- Keep sensitive and proprietary design information in-house while developing
- Enjoy the quick production of professional multilayer PCB prototypes, antennas, experimental electronic circuits and more
Product Page Link: http://www.nano-di.com/dragonfly-2020-pro
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YAMAHA YSi-V 12M Type HS2 high-end hybrid AOI
YAMAHA announces the launch of its YSi-V 12M Type HS2 high-end hybrid Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system. The YSi-V 12M Type HS2 offers faster inspection speed, higher precision, and enhanced capacity and performance for specular components.
Development of the YSi-V 12M Type HS2 targeted faster processing through improved image processing hardware and image inspection algorithms; as a result, it has achieved more than 25% increase in 3D inspection speed when compared to the existing model, and delivers a significant speed increase of up to 40% for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) with high component mounting density.
New features include a high-precision mode, enabling capture of clear three-dimensional images. The high-precision 7 μm resolution camera includes an all-new design dedicated 3D image capture projector optical system, significantly improving form reproducibility of extremely small-sized components down to 008004 size, and increasing height measurement repeatability. In addition, the optimization of image capture parameters and the use of newly-developed algorithms has enabled inspection capacity and performance compatible with thin, highly-integrated WLCSP and FOWLP components, whose use has risen dramatically since last year.
The YSi-V 12M Type HS2 is user-friendly and quick to program, but also offers the customer greater flexibility. For example, the user can decrease 3D speeds, allowing the user to either reduce cycle time or increase 3D inspection, resulting increased inspection capability. This allows more flexibility for the customer by allowing more programming options.
Product Page Link: https://global.yamaha-motor.com/news/2017/0601/ysi-v.html
Contact: George Babka, Sales General Manager, firstname.lastname@example.com
Omron's VT-X750 Automatic X-ray Inspection system
Omron's VT-X750 Automatic X-ray Inspection system, incorporates the latest solution for manufacturers desiring high quality, in-line, automated X-ray inspection on PCBs, containing components such as BGAs or LGAs and through-hole connectors.
Traditional X-ray technologies are limited in inspecting components like BGAs, LGAs or THT-components. Omron's VT-X750 incorporates 'Computed Tomography' (CT), specifically to provide high-precision, X-ray imaging to perform precise and reliable analysis of these hidden soldered areas. "The VT-X750 can inspect accurately and reliably, soldered defects such as Head in Pillow and voids within BGA and LGA devices", explains Kevin Youngs, Key Account Manager Europe at Omron Automated Inspection Business Europe. The new inspection system measures also the percentage solder, including voids in QFN's, and Barrel Fill in through-hole devices.
Traditional AXI systems incorporate 2D or 2.5D X-ray tomography. But these technologies provide limited capability causing high false calls and are insufficient to find core defects such as Head in Pillow and in many cases, voids. The limitation of these systems is the capability to inspect PCB's with double sided components. 3D-AXI overcomes these deficiencies of traditional 2D or 2.5D system. However, in today's AXI systems, there are 2 basic forms of 3D X-ray: Tomosynthesis and Computed Tomography.
The VT-X750 inspections are performed very quickly at speeds less than 4 msec. per field-of-view (FOV). Omron strongly believe combining VT-X750 new ultra-fast process times and unique data capturing technology, VT-X750 is the first 3D-CT AXI system that can be utilised into the SMT production Line. "We see this as a great benefit targeted to increase customer manufacturing quality and reduce manufacturing costs", said Youngs. In comparison to Tomosynthesis, VT-X750 utilises CT reconstruction software and combines multi-slice data with laser displacement technology that gauges the PCB surface for each solder-joint, for example each solder ball of BGA, compensating for any warpage and allowing the system to perform cross-sectional analysis at the proper slice-level locations.
Selectable inspection of 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 microns combined with selectable numbers out of 512 X-ray projections up to 512, taken from different angles to produce cross sectional tomographic images of specific areas of target area, allow for user-driven variation between higher inspection speeds for production environments, and ultra-high-quality 3D image acquisition for research of defect analysis. "The machine offers benefits for a big group of customers, from automotive suppliers , with high running production lines to midsize companies who need an X-ray also for smaller batches", so Youngs.
Omron incorporates CT as VT-X750 principle inspection criterion. "The key factor was to develop 3D X-ray technology that addresses the limitations of other 2.5D and other 3D X-ray technologies, thus providing the highest quality solder joint inspection for key industries such as automotive, aerospace, infrastructure, communication and medical", explains Youngs.
Product Page Link: http://www.ia.omron.com/products/family/3683/
Contact: Omron Europe B.V., email@example.com, Website: inspection.omron.eu
Metcal CV-5200 Connection Validation™ Soldering Station
Metcal's CV-5200 Connection Validation™ Soldering Station provides real-time closed loop feedback on intermetallic compound formation— the world's first. Plus, a new communication port enables process traceability and firmware upgrades.
Connection Validation™ provides operators with real-time, closed loop feedback, via a green or red light integrated into the hand piece, to indicate intermetallic compound formation—the key to a good solder joint.
It's the most innovative advancement in soldering technology in almost 30 years and represents a quantum shift in process control—particularly in the prototyping and production of automotive, aerospace, military, medical devices, and other products with zero risk tolerance.
The CV-5200 introduces Connection Validation, groundbreaking technology that evaluates a solder joint's quality by calculating the intermetallic compound formation and providing closed loop bi-directional feedback to the operator via the LED ringlight located in the hand-piece. The CV-5200 also features:
- 2.8" color LCD touchscreen with easy-to-see graphics
- SmartHeat Power on Demand technology, which senses thermal load and instantly delivers power to the solder joint
- Communications Port for process traceability data and firmware graphics
- Precise tip temperature display
- Integrated Net Power Meter and graph
- Patented Chip-in-Cartridge technology
- Stores and records cartridge attributes
- Provides traceability information
- Protects power supply from non-conforming cartridges
- Backwards compatible with MX series power supplies
- Password protection
Product Page Link: http://info.okinternational.com/metcal-connection-validation
Contact:Dilip Rane, Senior Sales Manager – India and Middle East, OK International. firstname.lastname@example.com
Littelfuse surface mount fuse PICO® 304 Series
The first encapsulated surface mount fuse designed for intrinsic safety protection of equipment intended for use in or near hazardous locations and explosive atmospheres and certified to the UL 913 Standard. During overcurrent and short circuit fault conditions, the 1mm-thick encapsulation around the body of the PICO® 304 Series surface mount fuse minimizes the amount of heat produced and contains any sparks or arcs inside the fuse assembly, preventing them from being exposed to potentially explosive gases or dust in the environment. This encapsulation eliminates the need to pot or coat printed circuit boards or assemblies, saving production time and money to reduce end-product costs.
The PICO® 304 Series is rated for 277V AC/DC with 1500A breaking capacity, making it suitable for barrier circuits and other circuits separating intrinsically safe circuits from non-intrinsically safe circuits. Available with current ratings from 50mA to 750mA, the series is ideal for limiting fault power available in a circuit, helping to reduce required power ratings and size of downstream components, wiring, and circuit board traces.
Product Page Link: http://www.littelfuse.com/products/fuses/hazardous-area-type-fuses/hazardous-area-type-fuses/304.aspx
Contact:Navneet Vinaik, Field Application Engineering Manager, firstname.lastname@example.com, www.littelfuse.com


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A truck driver for The State newspaper who was reported missing after not returning from his route Monday morning was found in North Carolina, the Richland County Sheriff's Department said.
James Hucks was found safely, the sheriff's department tweeted. The truck he was driving when he went missing was also found.
The 77-year-old was last seen around 12:30 a.m. Monday at the U.S. post office on Saxe Gotha Road near Interstates 77 and 26, according to an earlier news release from the Sheriff's Department. He was driving his regular route for The State when he failed to make it to his next location.
Deputies said Hucks might suffer from a medical condition.
Hucks was last seen driving a white Chevrolet box truck with blue and green lines and "The State" logos on the sides, with tag number P566642. The number 54 is printed in large numbers on the back lift door.
Reports were filed with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, the S.C. Highway Patrol and the State Law Enforcement Division.


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After reading the lovely Sophie's Christmas bucketlist, I became insanely jealous that I couldn't see the London Christmas lights or cosy up when it's freezing outside. Christmas is my favourite time of the year, it gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling! Rather than dwelling on jealousy (never a good thing) or becoming totally homesick, I decided to make the most of the festive season in Dubai. So here is my bucketlist of all the wonderful festivities that I can take part in here.
1. Find a good Christmas market
Last weekend, we went to a Christmas market in Dubai which thoroughly disappointed all of us. There is always going to be something weird about a Christmas market in 25°c heat, but I expected much more festive goodness. I wanted buckets of mulled wine, decors galore and cute crafty stalls. Now, it is my mission to find the ultimate Christmas market in Dubai with everything needed to make me feel festive. Next stop is the Dubai Winter Festival!
2. Make the perfect hot chocolate
This one is slightly easier than going to every Christmas market until I'm satisfied. I just want a good hot chocolate! Giant toasted marshmallows, overflowing with cream and topped with chocolate shavings. I want to make a hot choc that is worthy of Instagram because what better way to feel festive?
3. See the Christmas tree in the Irish Village
So the Irish Village isn't quite Covent Garden, but a giant Christmas tree surrounded by some pubs is close enough! I'm hoping this can be my alternative to the London lights. A giant Christmas tree all lit up with sparkly lights is so magical. Plus, I can follow it up with a pint in a cosy pub.
4. A visit from the boyfriend
After two months apart, my boyfriend is coming to visit. I want to make the most of his trip and do as many things as possible. We are going to watch Christmas films, go to the mall to do last-minute gift shopping and eat lots of Cinnabon. I am very excited!
5. Trying to become Nigella
I have been on Pinterest a lot recently. I've been finding Christmas crafts ideas but also sooo many baking recipes. So this year, I want to bake some Christmas goodies. I definitely want to bake and decorate gingerbread men. Plus, the more I bake, the more I get to eat which is never a bad thing.
Make sure to let me know in the comments what's on your festive bucketlist and what you're looking forward to!0


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Koehler, Marlins overwhelm Phils, win series
PHILADELPHIA -- The Marlins are bringing plenty of confidence into a big series this weekend at home against the Mets.They beat the Phillies on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, 9-3, to win three games in the four-game series. After opening the second half of the season by going 5-2
PHILADELPHIA -- The Marlins are bringing plenty of confidence into a big series this weekend at home against the Mets.
They beat the Phillies on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, 9-3, to win three games in the four-game series. After opening the second half of the season by going 5-2 on a seven-game road trip, Miami has moved within 4 1/2 games of the Nationals in the National League East, while maintaining a 1 1/2-game lead over the Mets for the second NL Wild Card.
"One of the things you worry about, going into the break, we were playing pretty good," Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. "One of the things we talked about as a team was that we really needed to be ready to play when we start the second half."
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"It's been fun," Mattingly said. "It'd be a little different if we knew he was going to play every day, because you know it's just a matter of one day or something like that. But in our situation, it might not be that quick, or it could be quick. But it's been fun. He's been a great guy to watch."
• Ichiro records 2 hits, pulls within 4 of 3,000
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"I've been concerned about the hitting all year," Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said. "It's a constant issue that we have to improve upon."
• Phillies stumbling out of second-half gate
Miami bats wake up: Despite winning seven of their last 10 games entering Thursday's series finale, the Marlins had scored more than five runs in only three of those contests. Their offensive issues were only compounded against starting pitching. In their two seven-run efforts over that span, half the runs were scored against opponents' bullpens. In the first three games of this series, Miami had a .156 average against Phillies starters.
But that changed Thursday. The Marlins rocked starter
"Tonight was nice to be able to add on," Mattingly said. "That really allowed us to not even get guys up [in the bullpen]. We've had a tendency to kind of jump on teams and get some runs, then kind of hang around and not score. Tonight we were able to score."
• Yelich matches season high with 9th homer
Erratic Eickhoff: After allowing a career-high eight runs in 5 1/3 innings July 9 in Colorado, he allowed nine hits Thursday and has an 8.27 ERA in his last three starts. Mackanin thought Eickhoff needed to throw his curveball more, especially in the four-run fourth inning. Eickhoff agreed.
"Looking back after the outing was over, there were definitely times I could have used it more," he said. "It was just unfortunate I wasn't able to realize that myself and throw that more in the game in that fourth inning."
Quality Koehler: Nothing like facing baseball's second-worst offense to break a starter out of a slump. Koehler entered Thursday's game having made it out of the fifth in just one of his past four starts, with a 7.88 ERA over that span. He retired the first 10 Phillies he faced and didn't allow a hit until Howard's homer
Thursday's outing continued a string of success for Koehler against the Phillies this season. Making his third start against them, Koehler lowered his ERA to 1.64. It was his first quality start since June 19.
"I'm not the prettiest perfect pitcher," Koehler said. "I understand that some games are gutsy and you've got to find that competitive edge. … I needed to pitch better than I had been, and I did that tonight." More >
Howard's Day: Howard began his day in South Philadelphia, where the Phillies named their new Urban Youth Academy the "Ryan Howard Training Center." A few hours later, he hit his 14th homer. Howard and fellow first baseman
• Phillies UYA facility named after Howard
"I don't know man, it's crazy. We were talking about it. I don't know if we try to do too much here at home, but every time we go on the road, we click, man. Everything goes good, you know? I don't know if it's a little bit of us trying to do too much here. And if we're trying to do too much, it's not going to happen. We have to just let it go and do what we have to do, and that's it." -- Galvis, on the Phillies averaging 2.9 runs per game at home compared to 4.3 runs per game on the road.
In Koehler's three starts against the Phillies, he has pitched 22 innings and allowed just four earned runs for a 1.64 ERA. In his other 17 starts, Koehler's ERA sits at 5.14.
Marlins: Miami heads back home for a 10-game homestand and a weekend set against the Mets with big implications Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET. New York arrived almost two full days ahead of the Marlins, playing a day game Wednesday and having Thursday off, while Miami played two night games in Philadelphia.
Phillies: Philadelphia begins a three-city, 10-game road trip Friday night at 7:05 ET in Pittsburgh. Right-hander
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Todd Zolecki has covered the Phillies since 2003, and for MLB.com since 2009. Read his Phillies blog The Zo Zone, follow him on Twitter and listen to his podcast.
Evan Webeck is a reporter for MLB.com based in Philadelphia and covered the Marlins on Thursday.


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A nice studio with sea views at walking distance to the beach and Puerto Portals
This cozy studio is located in the most desirable area of the south west - Portals Nous.
It is equipped with a modern kitchen and has enough room to accommodate a dining table, a sofa and a king size bed. A separate bathroom with a shower and a balcony of approximately 5 sqm with a nice view to Puerto Portals and the sea complete the advantages of this property.
Additional features include air conditioning, aluminium windows with double glazing and a washing machine.
Portals is a tranquil residential area with a large sandy beach and clear water. In the village you find a small church and the International College Queen´s. This area is famous for the marina of Puerto Portals, which houses a luxury yacht club, as well as elegant shops and restaurants. The historic and cosmopolitan city of Palma is within less than 10 minutes driving distance and the airport 20 minutes.
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Oct 21, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan tea auction prices tumbled Tuesday amidst a collapsing global commodity bubble, though brokers said volumes picked up and an approaching winter was likely to bring more buying interest. "We're confident that, while the market won't go back to pre-currency drop rates, demand will pick up and stocks will begin to move because this is the high consumption period with winter buying," said Cooke of Asia Siyaka Commodities.
Tea exporters association chairman Jayantha Keragala said fears of a global recession and the slow down in western economies had also affected demand, as had poor quality teas.
Erratic weather conditions in western markets had reduced consumption which usually rises in the cold months, he said.
Keragala said buyers were adopting a wait-and-see policy given the uncertainty in the markets and the slide in all commodities.
"Unfortunately, the recession came in when holidays for Ramazan in middle eastern countries were trailing off. Then the devaluation came. All those factors are taking their toll on the Colombo market."
The availability of poor quality teas at the auction had also brought down prices while the availability of credit had also tig


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The Fabric Fanatics group will have an ArtSpace Makers' stall at the November Treacle Market
Come along to see our stall with fabulous handmade goodies, perfect for 🎅 Christmas: Stocking fillers, Textiles, ArtSpace Robins, Artwork by Shaun and Lovely Soft Snowmen Decorations.
We will also be joined by Jean Westbrook and her 60 Blankets, and Johnstone Mcguckian and his début novel Freedom (if there are any books left from the first print run by Sunday! )
Look for us in the Churchyard on November 29th, a percentage of all sales will go to ArtSpace to help keep us open.


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BENEFITING: Retts Roost
ORGANIZER: Carrie
EVENT: Rett's Roost Superhero 5K
Alice Miller
Carrie Lowell wrote -In 2011 a sweet, funny, super strong 12 year old boy named Ryan Reardon, lost his eight year struggle with Neuroblastoma. Ryan's fondest wish was for a cure to be found for Neuroblastoma. Ryan fought through chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries, all the while reaching out to other children at the hospital who had been recently diagnosed. My steps are for the first superhero to steal my heart, Ryan. This run is in support of an organization that was started by Deana and Jim Cavan in 2015 just four months after their 10 month old son, Everett (Rett) passed from a rare and aggressive cancer. I followed his story and held my breath each time I read an update. Their mission: A peaceful, supportive place for families that have experienced life with childhood cancer first-hand. Our core values are rooted in empathy, acceptance, and the mind-body-spirit connection.


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Black and white photographic print of car detail. With a variety of pieces in the collection you can mix and match multiple pieces from the collection or simply purchase one on its own for a standalone piece.
View the other Automobile pieces here.
Only 50 prints available
Automobile 1
All Arch Rivals Curated by Design pieces are fine art prints/giclée prints using Canson Edition Etching stock, used by galleries and museums worldwide. No Optical Brightening Agents are used to ensure consistency of shades for generations and are Acid Free certified to avoid paper degradation. The stock is 310gsm, 100% rag and complies with the highest archival standard that features a slight texture to give each print an extra level of detail and a truly unique and luxurious finish.
Sizes (w x h):
Petite - 42 x 29.7cm
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Each print is sold individually, insitu photos displayed with other prints are just for visual display purposes, the image of the print on its own is the print you will receive - all other prints you do see are available until sold out.
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CURRENTLY READING: If the Dead Rise Not by Philip Kerr
If the Dead Rise Not – Philip Kerr (2001)
Berlin 1934. The Nazis have been in power for just eighteen months but already Germany has seen some frightening changes. As the city prepares to host the 1936 Olympics, Jews are being expelled from all German sporting organisations – a blatant example of discrimination.
Forced to resign as a homicide detective with Berlin's Criminal Police, Bernie is now house detective at the famous Adlon Hotel. Two bodies are found – one a businessman and the other a Jewish boxer.
As Bernie digs to unearth the truth, he discovers a vast labour and construction racket designed to take advantage of the huge sums the Nazis are spending to showcase the new Germany to the world. It is a plot that finds its dramatic and violent conclusion twenty years later in pre-revolutionary Cuba.


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Archive for the 'US-Mexico' Category
The other Mexico story
Over the years, I've met and followed the work of Mexican journalists covering the cartels. They are often people who started their own magazines or blogs. They are brave and will write a lot that the cartels do not want the world to hear about.
Yesterday, we learned of another casualty in Mexico:
A veteran journalist who had chronicled the bloody conflicts among rival drug cartels in his home state, Sinaloa, and the culture of violence they inflicted on the broader society, was killed by gunmen on Monday near the newspaper that he had co-founded, the authorities said.
The journalist, Javier Valdez Cárdenas, 50, was in his car when he was intercepted by the killers, according to Ríodoce, a weekly he founded with Ismael Bojórquez in the city of Culiacán in 2003.
At least 104 journalists have been murdered in Mexico since 2000, while 25 others have disappeared, according to the press freedom organization Article 19.
The death of Mr. Valdez, who had shared prizes from Columbia University and the Committee to Protect Journalists, raises pressure on the government of President Enrique Peña Nieto to address the killings more forcefully.
Yes, it would be nice if the Pena-Nieto administration would address the killings, but what can he really do?
Journalists like Valdez-Cardenas are out in the battle zone daily. They are the ones who dig up the stories about killings, corruption, and everything else that makes up this bloody story south of the border. They usually do their work without bodyguards or expose their families to torture and late night threatening phone calls.
So the killing goes on south of the border.
The LA Times ran a story two months ago about the massacre south of the border:
Last year, there were 20,792 homicides in Mexico — a 22% increase over 2015, and a 35% jump over 2014.
The Mexican government always reminds us that the violence is not always cartel-related but experts say that half of them probably are. They also always say that tourist sectors are generally free of violence and that's true of the Caribbean resorts.
Nevertheless, Mexico is not the country I recall living in some years ago.
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"Cinco de Mayo" is not Mexico's July 4th!
Today, there is a big "Cinco de Mayo" celebration in Dallas and elsewhere.
So what's the big deal about "Cinco de Mayo"?
Allan Wall has a good summaryfor those of us who are not Mexican or studied Mexican history in school:
"Cinco de Mayo, literally "May the 5th," is the holiday celebrating the Mexican victory over the French army on May the 5th, 1862, at Puebla, east of Mexico City."
In the US, specially in the Southwest, "Cinco de Mayo" has turned into a Mexican version of St. Patrick's Day in Boston, Columbus Day in New York or Polish Day in Chicago.
"Cinco de Mayo" is a Mexican-American celebration. Every year, our parades have gotten bigger and bigger.
As Mr. Wall writes, "Cinco de Mayo" is a very good day for local retail merchants :
"Cinco de Mayo is also a big beer-drinking day, with Mexican beer brands doing 5-10 percent of their U.S. sales for the occasion."
I don't like beer so I guess I'll stay home and watch the Rangers play on TV. During the game, I'll remember that "Cinco de Mayo" is not Mexico's July 4th!
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Mexico and the US election with Allan Wall
Guest: Allan Wall, contributor to MexiData.info and blogger……..we will discuss the 2016 campaign in the US and the possibility of a Trump victory……the peso has been a bit volatile over the last few days………….and other stories of the week…
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Source: Mexico and the US election with Allan Wall 11/02 by Silvio Canto Jr | News Podcasts
No 'kissin' cousins' in a Mexican election Sunday
(My new American Thinker post)
In my last post, I mentioned that hating Trump is the only thing that the left, center and right in Mexico agree on.
Mexico is facing a huge political crisis. We read about the teachers' union blocking streets and access to the airport. The middle class feels a lot like those Tea Party marchers of 2009, or overwhelmed by a state that does not listen to them. Many Mexicans are also worried that their country is changing, such as the legalization of abortion and talk of same sex marriage.
What happens when a country is polarized and divided over issues? Then the screaming starts — even if the candidates are from the same family. See this article from on the New York Times:
Arguably, the most contentious race this year has been for governor in Veracruz, a state wracked by corruption and violence. The front-runners are two cousins who, despite their family ties, have lobbed accusations and insults at each other.
Héctor Yunes Landa, the candidate for the incumbent Institutional Revolutionary Party, has accused his opponent, Miguel Ángel Yunes Linares, the candidate of a coalition between the Democratic Revolution Party and the National Action Party, of being a pedophile, warning voters to "take care of the safety of your children," according to local news media. Mr. Yunes Linares, who is trying to break the rival party's 87-year hold on the state's governorship, has denied the charges.
Officials in Mr. Yunes Linares's campaign have accused his cousin of vote buying and of underreporting his wealth in a public declaration of his assets.
Mr. Yunes Linares's chances may have improved in light of a recent investigation by the news site Animal Político, which found that the state's current administration funneled about $35 million to ghost companies. The governor, Javier Duarte, has denied any wrongdoing.
And that's just Veracruz, a place known to many of our AT readers for its marvelous "danzon", a very romantic dance that our parents and grandparents also danced in Cuba.
In Tamaulipas, on the Texas border, both sides are claiming that the other guy has links to drug cartels.
It's exciting in Chihuahua, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, and Sinaloa, the home of "El Chapo" currently sitting in jail likely headed for the U.S.
Again, Mexicans are angry and very angry!
Once upon a time, Mexican elections were boring and rather predictable. The PRI would always win and lots of people would stay home on election day. Can you blame some Mexicans who yearn for those days of yesteryear when election day was just another day to watch "futbol" or cook some "carnitas" in the backyard?
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A prison riot in Mexico leaves 52 dead
A prison riot in Mexico leaves 52 dead………..click to read…….. https://t.co/VeW4rKJ285
— Silvio Canto, Jr. (@SCantojr) February 12, 2016
Kate and El Chapo
(My new American Thinker post)
Back in my Wisconsin days, we loved a Chicago pop group of the 1960s called The Cryan Shames. El Chapo must have been singing the bouncy "I wanna meet you" from the moment that he exchanged messages with Kate Del Castillo, the pretty Mexican actress in the middle of one of the weirdest stories ever heard.
We have no evidence that Kate was working for the Mexican government, or the DEA, but El Chapo was charmed, according to Paulina Villegas:
To the surprise of many, the leader of the largest narcotics organization in history also comes across as oddly caring and polite.
For the seemingly boundless carnage and pain Mr. Guzmán's Sinaloa cartel has sown both in his own country and abroad, he appears incongruously human. Mr. Guzmán says he wants Ms. del Castillo to meet his mother.
He offers to get her a cellphone so they can communicate safely, then instructs an associate to get her something fashionable, pretty and with a large screen. Preferably a pink one.
In the messages that surfaced Wednesday, Mr. Guzmán does not solicit anything of Ms. del Castillo outside of friendship and business. There is nothing sexually explicit in the hundreds of messages, taken over the course of three months. Instead, he comes across as more paternal.
He promises he will protect her, care for her as he would "his own eyes," a common phrase of intimacy shared between fathers and daughters in Mexico.
To this she responds, "No one has ever taken care of me."
Kate has gone into mute mode and not talking to the media. It surprises me that she was so careless in establishing contact with a murderer who has killed at random in Mexico. Kate did "tweet" something about telling her story sometime soon.
On the other hand, El Chapo had to know that his cell phone messages or "tweets" made him vulnerable to capture. His trips, such a visit to Margarita Island off Venezuela (via Fausta) probably exposed him too.
I guess that the moral of the story is that girls shouldn't chat with men like El Chapo!
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The Family Action Centre is hosting a free seminar on developmental parenting.
4:30 – 6:00 pm Thursday 14th March 2013
ATC 210 Callaghan Campus, University of Newcastle
Developmental Parenting refers to parent behaviours that support children's early development. It also refers to an intervention approach in which practitioners facilitate developmentally supportive parenting. This free public seminar will introduce the concept and practice of Developmental Parenting, and promote discussion on the approach with leading experts.
Lori Roggman: Professor of Human Development at Utah State University
Mark Innocenti: Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Research and Evaluation Division of the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University.
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In less than two years, new rules are set to require all companies listed on fully regulated European exchanges (including the FTSE*) to change the way they file their annual reports.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) intends to require annual reports to be filed using what it calls the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF). The critical word here is 'electronic'. Not only will the annual report have to be filed digitally, the key financial data must be machine-readable – in other words, each piece of data will need to be invisibly tagged so that computers will be able to identify the crucial numbers.
The chosen vehicle for the ESEF is XHTML with iXBRL tags included, two technologies that you might well never have heard of. And here's the kicker: this reform is imminent. The EU is scheduled to legislate this summer, with the current plan being to implement ESEF for 2020 year-end annual reports. In other words, for many firms that means the next-but-one report.
The annual report filed using the ESEF will be available as a web page (or pages) which can be read and understood by both humans and computers. Humans see words and numbers, and hidden tags coded using iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language) allow computers to swiftly identify and extract the primary financial data and narratives.
In the UK, since 2011 company accounts submitted to HMRC for tax purposes have been filed using iXBRL tags. Many smaller companies file their accounts using HMRC's Online Filing software, which automatically generates an iXBRL document; others rely on their accounting packages to deliver an iXBRL export of their financial accounts. Some companies prefer to render their tax accounts using Microsoft Word or Excel, and then use a commercial tagging system to tag the key data and create an iXBRL document. In contrast, listed companies' annual reports are often delivered to stock exchanges, investors and analysts on paper, and/or via a high-quality designed PDF without any tagging at all.
If the legislation passes as ESMA has recommended, then the adoption of the ESEF would require the following changes:
- The ESEF filing must be an XHTML document with iXBRL tags (or multiple XHTML documents if a single file is too big for a web browser to open), including all notes, explanations and narratives required to understand the financial data.
- An ESEF filing cannot be via PDF (although some bodies consulted by ESMA fought hard for PDFs with iXBRL tags added). ESMA also ruled out filing both an XHTML/iXBRL file and a designed PDF version.
- The ESEF will, to start with, require iXBRL tagging for the primary financial numbers only. In due course, virtually all the data in the annual financial report may end up being tagged as well.
Until the final legislation emerges, there are several critical questions left unanswered.
The ESMA consultation exercise recommended that 'all annual financial reports' issued by listed companies should be delivered via XHTML, viewable only online using a web browser. Does this mean that, once companies have filed a compliant ESEF for their stock exchange, they will be banned from producing paper or PDF versions for their investors?
Can you separate your annual financial report from other aspects of annual reporting? In other words, can you create a second annual report that deals with all the non-financial aspects, such as company mission and values, and send it to your investors in a beautifully-designed paper or PDF format? Or will the legislation really require all annual reporting to be in a single document via ESEF?
The XHTML/iXBRL file type allows the company to create a designed online annual report, but not at a great level of sophistication; the tagging format is not yet compliant with HTML5, the latest standard for web page design, and a complex design will likely not render well (you can see a sample file created by the Financial Reporting Lab here – click on any of the financial data and you should see the iXBRL format). Quite a few listed companies might feel pretty unhappy about rolling back the look and feel of their annual reports to an online-only and dated design, and might seek to separate financials from their 'mission and values' publishing, if the finalised rules allow such a thing.
ESMA's aim is to make financial discovery and assessment transparent and efficient. It is hoped that tagging will allow exchanges and analysts to create sector-wide comparisons of companies' performance on the key data, improving and speeding up the ability of investors to spot underrated companies.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has warned that, for ESMA's hopes to be achieved, regulators across Europe must align their reporting requirements, definitions and tagging taxonomies, as well as creating or encouraging easy access by analysts and investors to new comparative databases. There is little sign at the moment that this is happening. It also frets that gaining true visibility of company performance requires more comprehensive tagging than is envisaged for ESEF's launch, and wonders whether sufficient thought is being given to assurance via audit and the danger of online hacking of annual reports by bad actors.
The FRC also raises how well companies will cope as they try to get to grips with adding a new technical tagging requirement to what is already a time-pressed process, especially if their current annual report designers do not have web design capabilities. Given that we are less than two years from launch and have yet to see the finalised rules of what could be a very disruptive change, the FRC's concerns seem entirely sensible.
We are watching this closely, and will update clients on their communications and potential changes to their reporting strategies once the final legislation is revealed.
*PS: UK readers who think that Brexit might just come in time to dodge these new rules, think again; indeed, as a country looking to retain as much European business as possible – and as an early adopter of iXBRL – it seems likely that the UK will seek to synchronise its reporting regime with that used by the rest of Europe, even if we have already formally left the EU by 2020.