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"Imperial Prince Huo, Warden Ding. I don't see any sincerity from your guides. Don't blame us for not giving you face from now on!" Kuang Han's expression was completely black.
The chief warden was astonished. "What are you planning, Master Kuang Han?"
"From now on, we three houses are taking control of this place. We will set the route and plan the pursuit. If you would like to follow us, feel free. If not, you can leave now," Kuang Han announced.
"That seems a little ill-advised, Sir Kuang Han," Imperial Prince Huo's face changed color. "The deeper you go, the more restrictions there are. If you don't know the territory, you'll end up going slower…"
The imperial prince's words made a certain amount of sense.
"Honored sirs, the imperial prince is telling the truth. Without us to guide you through the Blackwraith Mountains, you will go even more slowly than we are now," Warden Ding advised.
Xuan Zan snickered. "You think we can't live without your help? Absurd! You are mere frogs at the bottom of a well. Do you take us for your local factions? Our methods are far beyond your comprehension!" His tone was downright rude.
As figures of authority in their own right, the imperial prince and the chief warden were unhappy to hear such words. They would've turned on him instantly had he not been from Polylore.
"Please, do reconsider," Imperial Prince Huo forced out meekly.
"Enough." Kuang Han waved a hand. "It's so decided."
Warden Ding had had quite enough of these upper crust Polylore natives. As the chief warden of Winterdraw, he was an important man in the whole of the Rejuvenation Isles. The three houses were strong, but the seniors who'd come weren't necessarily stronger than him. At most, they were comparable in skill.
Because of the difference in status, the chief warden had bit back all complaints. But he was having a hard time keeping things down any more. His expression darkened, his own tone completely turning from a respectful one.
"As the chief warden of Winterdraw, I cannot defy the will of you Polylore nobles," he declared coolly. "I do have a word of warning, however."
Kuang Han sneered. "What? Are you trying to stop us by force?"
"As the aristocracy of a divine nation, you have the ability to treat the Rejuvenation Isles as you wish," the chief warden replied. "Even if I wanted to stop you, I would not be able to given the circumstances. This is quite separate from that."
"Out with it then." Kuang Han became detached as well.
"If you truly want to have things your way and decide on your own path, then Winterdraw is no longer responsible for whatever else happens in the Blackwraith Mountains. Whether you find the culprit or get into another accident – that is none of our concern." Warden Ding took a hard stance.
"Tsk tsk, it sounds like you think we three houses won't be able to handle these mountains, hmm?" Xuan Zan curled his lip.
"I don't mean to belittle you," Warden Ding responded with a cupped fist salute. "Still, the Blackwraith Mountains have been a dangerous place since ancient times. This place is foundational to the existence of Winterdraw itself. As a place of ancient heritage, its dangers are inestimable. I am sure of one thing though. Even you three houses cannot guarantee that each and every one of you will remain unscathed."
The chief warden was in a difficult position. He couldn't be too viciously certain about the statement, but he had to make himself clear. If they wanted to venture in without regard, any subsequent deaths shouldn't be blamed on Winterdraw.
In actuality, he had borne displeasure for the three houses ever since their geniuses had gone missing. Their lack of decorum annoyed him. If they came to test themselves on Winterdraw, shouldn't they have been ready to suffer some losses?
What kind of aristocratic house was it that blamed mishaps of its own upon another?
Were they not responsible enough to shoulder the burden of potentially dying? Why had they come to test themselves in the first place then?
The three houses' current behavior was absolutely tyrannical in his eyes, with no reason whatsoever for their high-handedness.
Imperial Prince Huo hurriedly interceded. "My friends, Old Ding is the chief warden of Winterdraw Island. He feels a great deal for this place and knows what the Blackwraith Mountains signify. He wanted to protect the heritage here, nothing else. Plus, the mountains really are rather dangerous. He only means well."
Kuang Han snickered. "Imperial Prince Huo, it doesn't matter what you think. No matter what you say, our wish to hunt down the criminals is set in stone. As for the pointless air that Warden Ding has farted, don't concern yourselves with our well-being. We will take responsibility for what happens from here on out. Pay attention to your own affairs."
"That's right. Follow us if you'd like. If not, get out of here." Xuan Zan didn't want to waste any more time.
Imperial Prince Huo's lips quavered; he sighed helplessly.
Warden Ding tossed the prince a thoughtful glance. "Well then." He raised a cupped fist salute. "We will not bother you with our presences any longer."
The chief warden knew that they would only be abandoned by the three obstinate houses if they tagged along. Thus it was better not to go at all.
"We're going!" Kuang Han waved without looking at the imperial prince and the chief warden. He and his team departed. Xuan Zan and Xue Yi zoomed after him along with the elite of their own houses.
Warden Ding's expression was chilling as he glared at their backs. A fire burned in his heart. He desperately wanted to give the order to kill all of them, if it were possible.
Winterdraw Island and the Rejuvenation Isles had the power to do it.
The three houses had many experts, but they were few in number. Winterdraw and the Isles on the other hand, had all of their best men here.
Commander He sighed. " Warden Ding, you're too hard-headed. You'll only end up insulting these three factions in the end."
"You saw their attitudes," the chief warden retorted with evident displeasure. "They don't think much of us at all. What's the point of us sucking up to them? Will they somehow show us any kindness in return?"
Imperial Prince Huo waved a hand. "That's enough complaining. Our invitation to the eight houses was supposed to have been a good thing, but now, I can't really tell…" Tragedy colored his voice.
"Warden Ding, is there really insurmountable terror within the Blackwraith Mountains?" Commander He questioned worriedly.
"I don't really know myself. It's been quite a while since I became chief warden, but I haven't been everywhere in these mountains yet. There have always been historical records. This is the most dangerous of the five forbidden grounds we have here on Winterdraw, and certainly the most mysterious. Moreover, any trespassers into the deep of the mountain can reportedly only expect death."
"Isn't that going to be very bad?" Commander He became extremely anxious. "The death of a few geniuses has already driven three houses into a panic. If something further happens to them… wouldn't they turn the Rejuvenation Isles upside down?"
"No worries." Warden Ding shook his head. "I've mitigated that risk already." He raised his arm to show off something in hand. It was a recording crystal.
"Our journey here, my warning just now… both have been recorded within the crystal. The three houses can't blame us in the future, even if they want to."
Warden Ding handed the crystal to Imperial Prince Huo. "Your Highness, please keep it for future need. Perhaps it mightful be useful at some point."
The imperial prince was overjoyed. "Good. Well done, Warden Ding! If some accident happens to them, it is their stubbornness that's to blame, not the Rejuvenation Isles."
Commander He's ugly expression was alleviated somewhat. The recording crystal was helpful proof. The three houses couldn't be downright irrational or unreasonable.
The other five houses had been quite satisfied with Rejuvenation's reception of them. Any hostility from these three stragglers would need to be dealt with as things came up.
"We leave!" The imperial prince finally came to a decision to not mess around with the three houses.
"Fall back," Warden Ding gave the signal. He and his men withdrew outside.
"Warden Ding," Commander He ran up to him. "If one crosses the Blackwraith Mountains, where will one end up?"
The chief warden halted his step. "Why do you ask that, Commander He?"
"Heh, I was just worried. If those two contestants really did pass through the Blackwraith Mountains, won't they have escaped?"
"Impossible!" Chief Warden Ding shook his head. "The Blackwraith Mountains cannot be traversed so easily. Your concern is misplaced, Commander He."
"We must prepare for the worst. If those two really were responsible for killing the houses' scions, they are extraordinary talents indeed. Think about it: you're intimately familiar with this place, Warden Ding, yet you found no trace of them after several days of careful searching. What does this prove? They are anything but predictable. What if they succeed?"
Imperial Prince Huo stopped in his tracks as well. "I suppose we must defend against that possibility."
"You're overthinking things, Your Highness, Commander He. Barely anyone has gone from one side of the Blackwraith Mountains to the other since ancient times. Plus, there is reportedly a terrifyingly powerful ancient restriction at the mountains' heart. The core of an ancient formation lies there. Anything living can't even approach, much less pass through."
"How about this." Imperial Prince Huo thought for a moment. "We'll send a group of elites each to search the mountain exit on the other side. An ambush will be prepared there for them. If they don't pull it off, we'll have wasted only a few man-hours. If they do, we can cut them down on the spot to prevent them from endangering the formation on the edge of the island. We can't let them escape!"

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Besides searching for duplicates, FuzzyDupes enables the fuzzy import of data. This makes it possible to merge two databases without creating duplicates.
- Select main menu "Duplicates->Fuzzy Merge Database"
- Establish a connection to your database
- Select a table or view/query
- Assign the fields of the source to those of the target table (At least all cluster and duplicate search columns are required. See Project Settings.)
- Click on OK
A dialog box containing the import options will appear:
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Please select an option for the return values of this operation:
- New Records: Only new records from your import source will be displayed after the search.
- All Records with Source Tag: All records from your project database merged with all records from your import source will be displayed. You can see an additional column containing Zero (0) for records from the project database and (1) for records from the import source.
- Duplicates: Only records from your import source are displayed, that were found (similar) in the project database.
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This is a great layout and a cheery card made using the new CD. It would certainly have been a labour of love to hand cut all those parcels and ribbon pieces.ReplyDelete
This is just wonderful Kathy. Thanks for showing us how you got all the papers onto one page using the workspace on the CD. Theres nothing like saving ink & still making the great card you want!ReplyDelete
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Hey Hey Kathy - I did a Christmas tree of parcels as one of my new launch samples but DID cut them all by hand... I'm not as clever as you on the craft robo - I do admire your ability with the robo!!! This is a lovely and colourful card - great inspiration to other crafters out there.ReplyDelete
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Anbang Insurance Group Co. is moving forward with renovations to Manhattan's Waldorf Astoria amid expectations the embattled Chinese company will sell other U.S. hotels.
The insurer, which began demolition work at the Waldorf last November, has signed a contract with Aecom Tishman to cover the second phase of the project, according to a statement Tuesday. The hotel is expected to reopen in 2021 with about 350 condos, 350 hotel rooms and architecturally preserved public spaces, Anbang said.
Anbang's plans for the famed Park Avenue property has been fodder for speculation ever since the company acquired it for $1.95 billion, a record price for a U.S. hotel. Questions about the Waldorf's future have only increased as Chinese companies face government pressure to reverse debt-fueled buying sprees and return capital invested overseas. Anbang has held talks to sell a collection of luxury hotels that it bought from Blackstone Group LP in 2016, Bloomberg has reported.
During a conference call last month, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Christopher Nassetta said that he expects Anbang to follow through with plans to reopen the hotel. Hilton, which has a long-term contract to manage the property, would consider opening another hotel with the Waldorf name in the city if Anbang's renovations were significantly delayed, Nassettta said, though "the Waldorf Astoria in New York should be the only Waldorf Astoria in New York."
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A fragrance expert Marian Bendeth of Sixth Scents specializes in creating fragrance wardrobes for her clients based on personality, body chemistry and lifestyle. On Canadian Living she talks about the Chanel Les Exclusifs collection, plus how to pick a Chanel perfume you'll love.
In an age of uncomplicated celebrity-driven fragrances, Chanel has released Les Exclusifs, a unique collection that pays homage to iconic couturier Coco Chanel. Four of the 10 are rare scents created by Mademoiselle Chanel and perfumer Ernest Beaux in the 1920s; six new fragrances by current Chanel perfumer Jacques Polge are interpretations of key influences in Chanel's life.
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Return of the Master Builderby Michael J. Taylor, P.E., (M.ASCE), Gen. Mgr. for Constr. and Design/Build; Environmental Resour. Mgmt.–Rocky Mountain, Greenwood Village, CO,
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While research suggests that there is a strong association between poverty and drug addiction, there are still thousands of people with no financial issues that have problems with substance abuse.[1] However, those with more money have many more avenues for handling addiction. Rehabilitation centers are rarely inexpensive. While there are some rehabilitation centers that try to provide options for those in poverty (either through government grants or donations), there are also some that are made for the luxurious lifestyle. In this article, we will learn about how luxury rehab works and its benefits.
Luxury Drug Rehab – No Structured Punishment
There are two main aspects to luxury rehab that make it different than most other kinds. The first is, of course, the luxurious environment. (We will get further into that later in the article.) However, there is also a difference in the way the residents are treated. For the past several decades, rehabilitation centers often use an "attack therapy" model. Using this model, the addicts are aggressively treated in order to stop addicts from using. It was a threatening approach, and not one that has been found statistically successful. In luxury rehab, the approach is based on the concept that structured punishment is not necessary to convince an addict to stop using. Instead, luxury rehab provides a relaxing, spa-quality environment that helps residents relax after a day of healing therapy.
Aspects of Luxury Addiction Treatment
While luxury rehab centers are different from holistic rehab centers, there are some aspects of the two that are the same. Holistic medicine is a concept where the medical practitioners heal the overall person rather than just the illness. The complete individual including his physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health is taken into account when treating.[3] While the medical practitioners may not specifically label themselves as holistic medical professionals, the luxury rehab centers include some of the main points. For example, the use of acupuncture, yoga, meditation and sauna sessions are very common in holistic treatment as well as luxury rehab centers.
Qualities of Luxury Drug Treatment
As the name suggests, the luxurious quality of the luxury rehab centers is very high. At luxury rehab centers, the resident's comfort is crucial to the success of the program. Apart from the glamorous design, their facilities include wireless internet, high-quality TVs, private chefs, supervised shopping excursions and much more. Some luxury rehab centers even allow those that have demanding jobs to have cell phones so their business will not be disturbed.
While all the above is fabulous, all the luxury would be wasted if the treatment professionals didn't get the job done. Residents receive an individual diagnosis that identifies all issues (drug, mental, eating disorders, etc.). The standard of doctors and therapists to be hired at luxury rehab facilities is higher than may be at other rehab centers. In addition, residents have fitness and nutritional counseling available to them to encourage a healthy lifestyle. The goal is to incorporate luxury and relaxation in both the environment and the treatment itself.
Affordable Care in Luxury Rehab
As you may assume from reading all the above, luxury rehab centers are quite expensive. While the starkest difference between a luxury rehab center and another one is simply the luxurious environment, there are others as well. The manner in which the addicts are treated and the medical professionals are also different. Unfortunately, not everybody has the financial means to attend such a luxurious treatment center. If that is the case, the basic principles of luxurious rehab can be enough to help (concept of treating more than just the physical addiction). However, if you have the means to attend a luxury rehab center, it has the potential to be an invigorating experience.


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After last week's onslaught of mega popular releases like Topps Chrome MLB, Exquisite, Rookies & Stars NFL and more, it was hard for the last week of August to crush like the previous week did. While most stores probably sold through with their one direct case of Exquisite, the other releases are rocking harder than Motley Crue did in the late eighties.
With the next licensed MLB offering not hitting until mid-September with Topps Triple Threads, it is a good thing that some other baseball products are up the pike. This week, Historic Autographs gave us their Why The Hall Not cut signature product. Leaf is releasing their History of Baseball Cut Signature Edition and according to the current calendar Panini is releasing both their Cooperstown and Signature Series baseball on the same Wednesday in September.
I bring this up because ever since Upper Deck got dumped like John Cusack in Say Anything (I hope at least some of you don't have to Google that), partially licensed releases have picked up much of the slack from the 50 MLB products a year days. It wasn't all smooth sailing with these draft pick offerings. I remember when 2007 Elite Extra Edition first arrived and making sure that shoppers knew what they were getting into before they bought boxes.
For years, the hobby has seen intriguing draft pick releases such as Donruss Elite Extra Edition, Tristar Obak and the more recent Razor/Leaf offerings. While many in the hobby initially met them with skepticism, a few years' worth of fermentation has shown collectors that not everything has to be made by Topps in order to successfully deliver the boys of summer.
Looking through the years, the grandfather of mainstream prospect sets: 2007 Elite Extra Edition has delivered cards of Will Middlebrooks (This one sold for $799) and Jason Heyward, 2008 brought us singles of Mike Stanton, 2009 included that Mike Trout guy and 2010 allowed us a chance of early cards of Matt Moore and Manny Machado.
With each progressive prospect turning into a hobby darling, it served to legitimize future releases and challenge draft devotees to snagging "the next big thing" well before they blew up. As more of these releases became legitimized, collectors dropped their guard and began to look at them differently.
If you have any doubt about their ability to deliver now, perhaps this 2011 In the Game Mike Trout signed card might suggest otherwise.
Last year Panini took things to the next level with the return of previously popular products like Contenders, Limited, Limited Cuts and Prime Cuts. Unlike what we had gotten used to with Elite Extra Edition, Panini was now able to include both current and retired players, offering collectors releases that were incredibly close to the licensed products being made by Topps.
Something tells me I could have made room in my collection for this gem of Cal Ripken Jr from 2011 Panini Prime Cuts.
Looking ahead to September and the playoff races heating up, the idea of one MLB product from Topps seemed a bit disappointing. Fortunately baseball fans will have multiple new options at their local card shops when it comes to shredding late season releases. Now to just keep things going as strong as Vince Neil, Tommy Lee and the boys can still do when Bowman Chrome, Topps Updates, Bowman Draft and Bowman Sterling eventually arrive.
Mike Fruitman owns Mike's Stadium Sportscards in Aurora, Colo. You can read his column here every week, focusing on what products are selling best in hobby shops. Enjoy new arrivals and big hits from Mike's on Twitter. Mike's is always looking for more friends on Facebook and you can email him at [email protected]


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Fidelity limits investor subscriptions to Asian HY fund
Fidelity International has announced new subscriptions terms for existing shareholders of the Fidelity Funds – Asian High Yield fund, which was closed to new investors in September 2016.
The manager announced that in recent months, inflows from existing investors in the fund maintained at a strong level. Therefore current investors' investments within the Fidelity Funds – Asian High Yield fund will be limited to a cumulative maximum of 10% or up to an extra $1m as from 12 February 2018.
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Asset Allocation is one of the most important concepts in investing. Even if you're new to investing, you probably already understand this strategy. This is because you see it every day in the real world. Ever been to a store that sells more than one product? Well if you have, you've seen asset allocation in action. Businesses carry a variety of products to minimize the risk of losing money. If all of the store's products are selling well, then great! But if one of the store's products isn't being bought, the revenue from the others can offset this poor performance. This is exactly how asset allocation in investing works.
When implementing the asset allocation strategy, you will divide your money over different asset classes like stocks, bonds, and cash. This allows you to minimize your risk of losing money through creating a diverse portfolio. For example, if your stocks aren't doing well, your bonds and savings accounts can make up for it. Let's take a closer at the three main asset classes you should choose from.
Up first are stocks. Stocks have historically been the riskiest but most rewarding asset class out of the three. Although they can be volatile, investing in stocks over a long period of time has proven to be one of the best ways to grow your money.
Next, are bonds. Bonds are a way for you to loan your money to companies or the government in exchange for interest. Although bonds are not risk-free, they are generally less risky than stocks. You can purchase bonds through bond-focused ETFs and mutual funds, directly from a bond broker, or directly from the government (https://www.treasurydirect.gov/ for U.S. investors).
Last but not least is cash. Allocating your money to cash means placing it in extremely low-risk accounts like savings accounts, CDs, and money market accounts. These tend to be poor long term investments, but serve as the best options if you cannot afford to lose a dollar of your money.
Determining what percentage of your money should go into each asset class will depend on two factors: the time left to reach your financial goals and how much risk you can tolerate.
When it comes to timing, you will need to decide when you want to reach your financial goals. Generally, the longer your time horizon, the more stocks you should own. This is because you have more time to withstand the ups and downs of the stock market. Investors who are getting closer to reaching their financial goals, such as retirement, are recommended to allocate more of their money to bonds and cash. As we all know, the stock market can crash at any time and by large amounts. If you're nearing your financial goals, it might be beneficial to lower your exposure to stocks and allocate more money to lower risk assets like bonds and cash.
The second important factor in asset allocation is risk tolerance. All investments have some level of risk, but some investments have more than others. The more risk you're willing to take, the more money you should allocate to stocks. If you're wanting to play it safe, you should instead invest in low-risk bonds and cash.
While every investor's financial situation is different, there is a general rule of thumb that can help you allocate your money. Although not perfect, many experts recommend subtracting your age from 110 or 120 to determine how much of your investments should be stocks. The rest should then be allocated to a mix of bonds and cash. As an example, if you're 28 years old, you should allocate 82-92% of your investments to stocks and the rest to bonds and cash. Although there is no one right way to allocate your assets, this rule can serve as a great starting point.
Once you've divided your money over the three asset classes, it is important to rebalance your investments every six or twelve months. Rebalancing your investments means buying and selling different assets to make sure your allocation percentages are as you planned.
For instance, Wanda is 30 years old with an asset allocation of 80% stocks, 15% bonds, and 5% cash. After a year of strong performance from the stock market, her portfolio is now 90% stocks, 8% bonds, and 2% cash. Since she is now 31, she wants her investments to be only 81% stocks. To make this happen, Wanda has two options: she will need to either sell some of her stocks and move this money to bonds and cash or simply just buy more bonds and cash assets until stocks are 81% of her total portfolio. Because of potential taxes from buying and selling assets, many investors choose to just buy more of the assets that are underweight in their portfolio.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, the member for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, for sharing her time.
It is an honour to rise in the House today to speak to third reading of Bill C-13, keeping Canada's economy and jobs growing act. I am proud to stand to speak in support of our government's record.
Last May Canadians elected a strong Conservative government, a government that has earned the trust of Canadians. Our government worked hard in two minority governments to achieve this. For too many years before that, Canadians had a government that lacked accountability and transparency, a government that treated taxpayers' dollars recklessly. In May, Canadians spoke loud and clear, and chose a government that has earned their respect and confidence.
Our government has steadfastly provided good economic policies that have allowed this great country to weather the global slowdown better than many other industrial countries. It is our task to continue on and support the policies that have allowed Canada to remain strong.
Our government is focused on what matters to Canadians: creating jobs and promoting economic growth. While Canadians are keenly aware of this, the G7 countries are also aware of our economic position. The International Monetary Fund has projected that Canada will be among the strongest in economic growth of the G7 for the next two years. This is a time to continue with the sound policies of our 2011 budget which does this.
It is our duty as a government to look beyond this moment and work to create positive successful policies that will provide for our future generations. Bill C-13, keeping Canada's economy and jobs growing act, is about precisely that. With the support that is provided to communities by legislating a permanent annual investment of $2 billion in the gas tax fund to provide predictable long-term infrastructure funding for municipalities and enhancing the wage earner protection program, we are looking to the future and working beyond today's economy. Canadians expect that and we are delivering it.
In my riding of Willowdale, a very urban riding, we recently announced a new partnership between Seneca College with small and medium-sized businesses, enterprises that will help conduct research and bring innovative ideas to market, bringing innovative ideas to commercialization.
Commercialization is the engine for job creation and employment for young entrepreneurs and students who are coming into the job market. This is due to investment from the Federal Economic Development Agency. Our government is working to make the most of our opportunities to innovate, adapt and grow, and secure a prosperous future. I was proud to share in this announcement. It is policies like these that have Canada moving in the right direction, a direction that has been envied by many countries in the world.
We are continuing to help families by introducing the new family caregiver tax credit to assist caregivers of all types of infirm dependent relatives. We know that families are the pillars of our communities. We want them to have the resources they require to have the best opportunities and sound futures. By removing the limit on the amount of eligible expenses caregivers can now claim under the medical expense tax credit, we are assisting those who are financially dependent on relatives. We understand the pressures that Canadians face.
Furthermore, the child arts tax credit is one of that many parents in Willowdale will want to utilize. We understand the benefits of these programs to children and families, and we know that supporting these artistic, cultural and recreational activities will benefit our future citizens in many ways.
Our government has shown respect for taxpayers. The keeping Canada's economy and jobs growing act phases out the direct subsidy of political parties. Political parties should not be directly subsidized by Canadian tax dollars.
The Toronto Board of Trade has said that the 2011 federal budget achieves a prudent balance of taxability and deficit reduction measures while pointing to long-term infrastructure investment opportunities. This is a good plan for both Toronto and Canada.
Our government believes in low taxes. We want to leave more hard-earned money in the pockets of Canadians. My colleagues across the floor continue to have a high tax agenda that would increase taxes on job creating businesses to pay for billions and billions of reckless spending and bloated government programs in Ottawa. Canadians spoke against such policies last spring.
We have cut taxes 120 times since 2006, reducing the overall debt burden to the lowest level in nearly 50 years.
I think we are one of the most competitive low tax jurisdictions in the world.
Under our government, Canada has had seven straight quarters of economic growth and created nearly 600,000 net new jobs since July 2009, of which over 80% are full-time positions.
Our government is enhancing our guaranteed income supplement. Eligible low income seniors will now receive an additional benefit of up to $600 for single seniors and $840 for couples, helping more than 680,000 seniors across Canada. We understand the challenges that some seniors are facing in these tough economic times and the GIS will put more dollars in their pockets.
Recently, the Royal Bank of Canada released its economic survey suggesting that Canada's economy is set to pick up despite volatile global financial markets. The RBC has indicated that it is expected that the Canadian economy will rebound. I am confident that the sound fiscal and sometimes difficult choices of the government have paved the way for this.
On this side of the House we also understand that families want to lower their heating and electricity bills by making their homes more energy efficient. That is why we are extending the eco-energy retrofit homes program. This program has been a success. Until March 31, 2012, homeowners are eligible to receive grants of up to $5,000 to make their homes more energy efficient. I know many of the residents of Willowdale will want to make energy-efficient improvements at home and this program will help them.
Our government understands the importance of this program to Canadians. It has the added benefit of creating a green economy, the precise economy that we are looking for to meet the challenges of the 21st century and to help the new economy on its path to conserve jobs and to build new jobs. There has been much discussion with respect to new technologies and the new green economy.
Our government understands that Canadians are worried about the quality of the air we breathe, along with pollutants and chemicals affecting our environment. Canadian families deserve the best air, water and cleanest environment possible.
The next phase of Canada's economic action plan maintains our Conservative government's strong record of supporting a cleaner and more sustainable environment. I will outline some of the measures that we have put in place to do this.
Indeed, for 2011-12, our Conservative government is investing more to protect the environment than in 2010-11. Investments include: $400 million for the eco-energy retrofit homes program to support Canadians in making their homes more energy efficient, $252 million to support regulatory activities to address climate change and air quality, nearly $200 million to help address the health and environmental risks posed by dangerous chemicals through the chemicals management plan, $97 million to develop and promote clean energy technologies, $86 million to support clean energy regulatory actions, $68 million to clean up federal contaminated sites, $48 million to develop transportation sector regulations and next generation clean transportation initiatives, $40 million to support new climate change and clean air projects under Sustainable Development Technology Canada, $35 million to support climate and atmospheric sciences research, and the list goes on.
Our government is moving in the right direction on the environment. I am confident of the results of these initiatives for today and for future generations.
We are focused on what matters to Canadians, which is to create jobs and promote economic growth. We have taken strategic measures to help weather the global economic slowdown. However, we need to stay the course and implement the next phase of Canada's economic action plan.
I urge my colleagues across the floor to support this legislation, which is a continuation of sound policy that has made Canada the envy of many countries.
We have worked hard as a government to assist our entrepreneurs and we are continuing this in budget 2011. The new hiring credit for small business will provide up $1,000 against small business EI premiums for new hires.
The World Economic Forum has ranked Canada's banking system as the strongest and safest in the world. The policies of our government have not gone unnoticed. The Economist magazine has named Canada the best place to invest and do business in the next five years.
Having indicated all of these policies are in place, I urge my colleagues across the way to support these measures, the continuation of sound economic ideas that have proven to be sound and comprehensive.
Our Prime Minister and finance minister are working hard to keep Canada on track. I am proud to work with them on these vital programs in budget 2011.


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One person was killed and four others were injured in a multiple-vehicle collision on Highway 17, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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The Israeli army said Wednesday it was closing its sole crossing for people with the Gaza Strip following a violent demonstration the previous day, just 10 days after it reopened it.
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This thread is a collection of gate driver IC related questions.
This thread is a collection of gate driver IC related questions.
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Target: Optimization of system performance
Better integrated protection of power transistor and application:
- Short circuit protection
- Safe shut down after failure
- Isolated outputs
Save PCB space:
- Up to 50% PCB area reduction compared to discrete Optocoupler & Transformer based solutions
- Easier to design in (integrated functionality)
- Less discrete parts required
- Low power consumption
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- Functional isolation (1ED020I12-F2, 2ED020I12-F2, 1ED Compact ): +/- 1200 V
- Basic isolation (1ED020I12-B2/-BT): UL 1577, VISO = 3750 V(rms) for 1 minute; VDE 0884-10, VIORM = 1420 V
- Reinforced isolation (1EDS20I12SV): UL 1577, VISO = 5000 V(rms) for 1 min; VDE 0884-10, VIORM = 1420 V, VIOTM = 8000 V
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Only the Isolation classification is different, 1ED020I12-F2 has functional isolation and 1ED020I12-B2 has basic isolation. Pin configuration and application function are the same.
1700 V EiceDRIVER driver IC is not available at the moment.
1700 V EiceDRIVER Boards are available (2ED300C17-S / 2ED300C17-ST).
The Two-Level Turn-Off introduces a second turn off voltage level at the driver output in between ON- and OFF level. This additional level ensures lower VCE overshoots at turn off by reducing gate emitter voltage of the IGBT at short circuits or over current events.
Based on the current product (1ED020I12-BT), this Two-Level Turn-Off is always on, meaning on each switching cycle (no matter normal operation or DESAT). It gives overvoltage protection for the power device during each switching cycle (include normal case, over current case and short circuit case).
Last edited by circlejhx; Oct 24th, 2018 at 05:10 AM.
No. This function is always enabled and no external pin can be used to disable it.
When the Two-Level Turn-Off signal finishes, there is a delay time to cut off the output, so the same delay time must be shifted to keep the same on-time.
Soft turn-off is done by RC discharging circuit to reduce IGBT gate voltage smoothly. It is mainly used to control the IGBT turn-off speed during short circuit (DESAT) condition, so as to not abruptly shut off the IGBT short circuit current ->Avoid high di/dt, otherwise this high di/dt will induce overvoltage at IGBT. Once the overvoltage is larger than the blocking capability of IGBT, it will be damaged.
Two-Level Turn-Off is an alternative method compared to the soft turn-off. The difference is that the soft turn-off timing is not controllable and predictable since it depends on the load (so to say, you do not know when it will be really finished), so it is hard to make the control from μC side.
The timing of Two-Level Turn-Off is controllable via the external capacitor CTLSET, so the user definitely knows how long it will take for the Two-Level Turn-Off, so it is easier for the customer to define the control program.
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Loved mother of Karen (Hiram),
Randy (Penny),
Kathy (Tony) (both predeceased) and
Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many.
Cherished sister to Glenna Wilkin (Ray) (both predeceased),
Harold Case (predeceased) (Marion),
Laureen Robinson (Seward) (both predeceased),
Harry Case (predeceased) (Jean),
Thelma ,
Lyman Case (predeceased) (Greta),
Leslie Case (Pat) and
Albert Case (Marg).
Predeceased by parents Edna (nee Coe) and Joseph Case
Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Famous for her homemade bread and her garden, Effie donated to many charitable organizations and was always available to help anybody that needed help. She enjoyed singing in the church choir for many years and always enjoyed time at camp with family and friends.
Family and friends will gather at Little Current United Church
Visitation from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Friday
Funeral Service 11am Saturday, March 17th, 2018
Rev. Paul Allard officiating.
Burial will be at Hilly Grove Cemetery in the spring.
Donations to Manitoulin Centennial Manor Aux. or Manitoulin Health Centre Aux. would be greatly appreciated.
Island Funeral Home can only accept cheques for all charitable donations.
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Bryce Barnett
Providence, Pitcher
The Celtics ace pitcher really found his groove down the stretch which included a 15-strikeout performance against Stagg in the regionals, which served as his final appearance of the year. He allowed more than two earned runs in only one start over the course of the season, and the Arizona State recruit finished with a 2.47 ERA with 68 strikeouts.
Martin Bender
Lincoln-Way West, Infielder
Bender is considered to be a football-first athlete and is committed to Central Missouri to play the sport in the fall, but the baseball skills of Bender are notable. The big first baseman had plenty of pop and delivered with a .372 batting average that also included a trio of home runs and 23 RBI.
Charlie Bischoff
Plainfield Central, Infielder
Bischoff was an anchor in the infield for the Wildcats and proved to be a productive offensive player, as well. Hitting .375 to lead the regulars in a very potent Plainfield Central lineup says a lot about what he brought to the table while he also provided nine doubles and 28 RBIs to consistently keep the line moving.
Garrett Cook
Plainfield North, Infielder/Outfielder
Cook proved to be a real catalyst for the Tigers, batting over .400 for much of the season before settling in with a .394 average at the end of the season. Cook proved to be a consistent offensive presence with 27 runs scored and a nine extra-base hits.
Jared Cushing
Joliet Catholic, Infielder
Cushing showed incredible range and ability at shortstop as he helped anchor the Hilltoppers' infield. The Texas Tech recruit wasn't too shabby with the bat either as he hit at a .385 clip and generated runs (34 RBIs), as well as scoring them (35). He also walloped 14 extra-base hits, including 10 doubles.
Jack Crowder
Plainfield East, Pitcher/Infield
There was plenty of thump in Crowder's bat and plenty of juice in his arm as he became an extremely valuable player for the Bengals wherever he found himself on the lineup card. Crowder crushed eight doubles and three homers, driving in 27 runs. On the mound, he notched 69 strikeouts.
Jake Donahue
Plainfield Central, Infielder/Outfielder
Need a run scored? Donahue is your guy. A staple on the top of the Wildcat lineup, Donahue seemed to cross the plate nearly every time he reached base, scoring a whopping 44 runs this season. Scoring runs wasn't his only skill,as he drove in a more-than-impressive 32 runs and rapped 12 doubles.
Anthony Fornero
Lemont, Infielder
Fornero was an absolute nightmare on the basepaths for the Indians and there was pretty much a guarantee that if Fornero got on base, and he did often hitting at a .369 clip, that he was going to steal a base. He led the area with 39 stolen bases and also used his speed to finish with 40 runs scored.
Keegan Gagliardo
Coal City, Pitcher/Infielder/Outfielder
Gagliardo provided for a spectacular 1-2 pitching punch along with teammate Payton Hutchings for the Coalers as he racked up eight victories against no losses while posting a more than solid 0.62 ERA. He also whiffed 69 batters as Coal City opponents found few places of solace when trying to scratch out runs against the Coalers.
Mark Garcia
Joliet West, Infielder
You didn't get Garcia out without a fight. While his .387 batting average is more than solid, he posted an incredible .544 on-base percentage. Garcia would get on any way he could, with eight doubles, two triples and three homers on his ledger. He also coaxed 13 walks and was hit by pitches 19 times.
Ben Gerl
Lincoln-Way West, Pitcher
Gerl started the season with a confidence and a bit of a swagger, which was understandable with the string of five consecutive starts where he allowed two unearned runs or fewer. He kept that momentum going throughout the year as he finished the campaign with a sparkling 2.02 ERA and 71 strikeouts.
Michael Gurka
Joliet Catholic, Pitcher/Outfielder
Gurka seemed to routinely deliver exactly what the Hilltoppers needed at times this season. He emerged as a trusted part of the JCA pitching staff, racking up four victories without a loss compiling a 2.41 ERA with 37 strikeouts. He more than got the job done with the bat, finishing up with a .365 batting average and driving in 20.
Alex Helmin
Providence, Outfielder
The outfielder and Arizona State recruit missed a small chunk of the early portion of the season because of an injury, but wasted no time lacing up his hitting shoes upon his return. Helmin's .354 batting average was highlighted by multihit efforts down the stretch. Helmin also finished with 12 extra-base hits and 28 RBIs.
Jake Hesselmann
Infielder, Providence
Hesselmann was a model of offensive consistency for the Celtics hitting in the middle of the lineup over the course of the season. At one point, Hesselmann collected at least one hit in 15 of 16 games and the one game he didn't get a hit he had just one plate appearance. He finished the season with a .370 batting average while driving in 21 runs.
Payton Hutchings
Coal City, Pitcher/Infielder/Outfielder
For the second consecutive year, Hutchings proved to be one of the state's top pitchers. The University of Illinois recruit posted a microscopic 0.57 ERA with 87 strikeouts as the junior continued to be a very severe challenge for opposing batters. He wasn't exactly a liability with the bat either as he hit .389 with 10 doubles.
Cole Kirschsieper
Lincoln-Way East, Pitcher
Kirschsieper is one of the area's all-time most successful pitchers. He broke his school's record for career victories and had back-to-back 10 win seasons for the Griffins. Along the way the University of Illinois recruit had several impressive victories over strong opponents while posting a miniscule 0.42 ERA with 70 strikeouts.
Christian Knapczyk
Joliet Catholic, Infielder
Knapczyk, a Louisville recruit as a junior, has done an excellent job of living up to being an early NCAA Division I signee. A slick middle infielder who makes all the routine plays, and some of the nonroutine ones, too, a quick, compact swing at the plate is highly efficient. Knapczyk hit at a .440 clip and turned some of those singles to extra-base hits with an aggressive mindset on the bases.
Griffin Lapp
Plainfield South, Pitcher/Infielder
Plainfield South utilizes many of its players in a variety of roles, and it seemed whenever Lapp was asked to contribute he came through. Lapp was one of a number of successful pitchers for the Cougars, sharing team honors with seven victories and posting a 1.49 ERA. He also scored 31 runs and had 20 RBIs off the plate.
Jac Lindish
Plainfield Central, Infielder
Lindish started the season with a power flourish, hitting several home runs in Plainfield Central's spring trip. Although the power slowed down, he remained a consistent middle of the lineup threat, finishing the season with five home runs and 35 RBIs. Lindish also scored 34 runs to go with a .372 batting average.
Josh Loomis
Reed-Custer, Pitcher/Outfielder
Loomis was a big part of Reed-Custer's solid season, which ended with a loss in a Class 2A Regional title game. Loomis stepped in as its ace and responded with a solid season that saw him net six pitching victories. He also was a threat with the bat, hitting at a .367 clip and crossing the plate with 34 runs.
Ryan McCoy
Lincoln-Way East, Catcher
McCoy was a run-producing machine for the Griffins in the heart of a productive lineup. Hitting at a .373 clip shows that he was more than proficient at finding a way to get on base and he was the type of hitter that no opponent wanted to see with runners in scoring position as he knocked in 31 runs.
Justin McGuigan
Plainfield South, Pitcher/Catcher
McGuigan was an absolute staple for the Cougars who had 28 wins this season. McGuigan was a valuable catalyst, hitting .333 with 29 runs and 22 RBIs. When he switched over to the mound he flourished there, as well, collecting seven victories to go with a 1.76 ERA with 59 strikeouts.
Brandon Micetich
Plainfield Central, Infielder
Micetich was one of a number of Wildcats that made the team's lineup so difficult for opposing team's to manuever. Micetich was one of a very short list of players that had 30-plus runs scored and 30-plus runs driven in this season (31 runs, 33 RBIs). He also hit a robust .368 for the season and seemed to spend a majority of his game time finding a way to get on base.
Riley Morris
Plainfield East, Infielder/Outfielder
Whatever hole the Bengals needed filling in their lineup, Morris usually found a way to plug it. The jack-of-all-trades player also proved to be a very solid offensive producer, not only scoring runs, but driving them in as he had 25 runs scored and 25 RBIs. Morris hit a very solid .355 on the year.
Austin Pullara
Coal City, Catcher/Infielder
Pullara is about the most well-rounded offensive player in the area that you will find. Obviously capable of making contact, he hit .380 on the season. He connected for 14 extra-base hits and boasted 30 RBIs. He wasn't a station-to-station baserunner either, swiping 24 bases, as the junior quickly approaches the school career record in that category.
Zach Rana
Plainfield Central, Pitcher/Infield
Rana became an absolute workhorse for the Wildcats as the pitching staff the team had hoped for was depleted by injury. Rana took the ball constantly over the course of the second half and delivered most of the time, finishing with a 7-4 record with 60 strikeouts for Plainfield Central, who won a school-record 29 games this season.
Ryan Ritter
Lincoln-Way East, Shortstop
Ritter is simply is an exceptional all-around player and drew the notice of professional baseball as he was a 33rd round selection of the Cubs in the recent MLB draft. Ritter is a rangy, athletic defender with a lot of pop in his bat as he hit .429 this season with 20 extra-base hits.
Alex Vera
Joliet Catholic, Pitcher
Vera, a University of Illinois recruit, continued to thwart opposing batters in his senior season. Vera was particularly tough in a pinch, recording 72 strikeouts on the season, often when he bore down in tough situations. Vera also collected six victories, many of which came against strong East Suburban Catholic Conference opponents.
John Weis
Lockport, Pitcher/Infield
A key cog in the performance of a 22-win Lockport squad, Weis was a steady element for the Porters who they could always rely on for top level play. He led regular contributors for Lockport in batting average and was also a key arm in Lockport's pitching rotation.
Bobby Wisz
Lemont, Infielder
Wisz spent most of his time on the basepaths for the Indians, completing the season as one of few players that posted a batting average with an above .400 batting average (.414). Once reaching he made his presence felt on the basepaths, swiping 22 bases and coming all the way around more often than not, as he finished with 44 runs scored.


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Like it or not, social media has become a key cog in the recruiting machine and applications like Twitter and Instagram have become one of the battlegrounds when it comes to landing a recruit. Whether it be a cryptic tweet or an Instagram story featuring a piece of a particular teams gear, messages can come in a lot of ways. They can also mean something, or they can mean nothing at all.
Social media has played a big role in Scottie Lewis' recruitment, or perhaps more accurately his decision process. Not as active on the social media platforms as, say, CJ Walker, Lewis prefers posting fewer things that seemingly have more meaning to them when they are posted. Throughout his recruitment Lewis put various fan bases into fits as he would put up Instagram Live videos of him wearing a Florida hat, or a Villanova hat, or a Duke t-shirt, making fans of each team's head's spin as they try to decipher the message.
Lewis, already a legitimate star on Instagram with over 90,000 followers, is also an intelligent young man who is probably aware of the frenzy he whips people into with every post that could hold hidden meaning. Regular posts with teammate and fellow top-recruit Bryan Antoine (Villanova commit) left people thinking a package deal may have been in order (an idea eliminated when Lewis dropped his final schools to Florida and Kentucky), a picture captioned "I think it's about that time!" had people waiting on a decision last week, and most recently a wardrobe decision grasping for conclusions. A series of social media posts from Lewis saw him wearing Kentucky shorts (a photo that he has recently deleted, along with all his other Instagram posts that had him in Kentucky gear, by the way!) and posts by other basketball sources saw him playing in some pick up games in Kentucky gear. Florida fans were quick to see this as a bad sign, but many Kentucky fans pointed to him wearing gear from other schools that he didn't pick in his final list as a sign he might be joking around with Kentucky before he eventually picks Florida.
One again, a classic case of social media fogginess.
Another hidden message potentially? Alex Klatsky tweeted at Scottie Lewis with nothing but three blue dots. That message was instantly retweeted by Lewis to all his followers. The blue dots emoji is often used by members of Big Blue Nation online and the fact Klatsky threw it out might be him assisting Lewis in a bit of joking at the hands of Kentucky fans. At least, I would hope so. With the Gators having Lewis' best friend in Klatsky on the team, anything they do like this leads me to believe Florida is in a good spot.
And then there is this, the reason I really wanted to write this article. If you've gotten this far, questioning my legitimacy as a writer as I babble on about social media sites you may not even use, I promise there is now going to be something interesting for you here.
Assistant Coach Jordan Mincy isn't an avid Twitter user but he has picked his spots to communicate some interesting things to Gators fans, at least to ones like me who spend way too much time on social media and pick up on these subtleties. You see, historically speaking, Mincy has had a message he has sent out indicating a commitment to the Gators. The night before landing Andrew Nembhard, Mincy sent out this tweet:
"Haaaaaaa, gator nation sleep well….. #WorkHard"
Okay, that's kind of cool he hinted at something for the fans. How about what he said the night before Noah Locke committed:
"DJ Khaled voice….. "Another One" #youngsteph #gatornation ….. sleep well people"
And finally, the night before landing Keyontae Johnson, Mincy sent out:
"Every year its a new surprise! Keep your seat belts on people. Sleep well gator nation!!!"
Notice a trend? The night before each commitment the Gators get Mincy tweets out a message containing "sleep well" or "sleep well gator nation." That leads me to a tweet he just sent out. It went like this.
"Life has a lot of twist and turns…so buckle up and enjoy the ride. Sleep well gator nation!!!"
Perhaps you think this is foolish, but I think it's something. I did a search back to make sure he didn't send out the same message at any unimportant times, and the fact is that he has only sent out the "sleep well" message before we landed a recruit. With Scottie Lewis about to announce any day now I think some good news may be in order for the Gators. The commitments always came the day after the message but with the large-scale production that will likely be Lewis' decision I'm expecting work in a couple days.
So, my friends… sleep well!


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Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church
Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years. He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law.
A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on three radio programs that are heard on more than 1,000 outlets in the United States and around the world.
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HMR recognizes programs that demonstrate excellence in performance and patient care by presenting Gold Standard Certificates annually to a select group of clinics across the nation. Certificates are awarded in categories such as greatest weight-loss rates, outstanding group attendance, and best weight maintenance data. HMR Programs nationwide submit clinical data in these areas and the top programs are presented with HMR Gold Standard Certificates of Achievement. Bariatric Solutions was awarded with 17 Gold Standard Certificates, among the highest of all HMR clinics in the nation.
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14 Jun Science and Nature. Knowledge and Intuition.
I am quite an intuitive person, and rely on my gut feeling for a lot of decisions and actions in life. I sometimes notice myself pushing back when others lean towards more fact-based approaches, when others are more logical and make decisions based on gathered information about a topic. I find it hard approaching life that way. But it doesn't mean it is wrong. Just as approaching life intuitively isn't wrong either.
This morning I read the following:
'The Eagle and the Condor is an ancient prophecy of the Amazon that speaks of human societies splitting into two paths – that of the Eagle, and that of the Condor. The path of the Condor is the path of heart, of intuition, and of the feminine. The path of the Eagle is the path of the mind, of the industrial, and of the masculine.'
So there are those of us who lean towards the mind and those of us who lean towards the heart. In some ways the western ways of living are more like the Eagle, and more traditional indigenous communities are like the Condor. And I believe within both communities the distinctions can be made again. There are people living in the western world who live more from the heart, and I should imagine some individuals living in indigenous communities lean towards the mind.
There are certainly different ways to navigate life. The key point is that we need each other. As in my personal case I've noticed pushing back against the Eagle approach, but actually, I could and I have learned much from advancement and technology and the masculine. There is much to learn and gain from both perspectives, and by coming together we can achieve much more in the world.
So if there is someone at work, or a potential client, or a partner, friend or family member who you feel at odds with, perhaps it's because they are more mind and you are more heart. My suggestion is to lean in, find a way to connect, to bring all your skills together, to hear each other.
It is my belief, as inspired by the Amazon prophecy, that the world will be much relieved of it's challenges if we bring our differences together, and see that actually they may be different pieces of a full and beautiful picture.
Sending love, Hannah
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Last news!
We give you some data about Disney licenses and the enormous interest that they raise among the public worldwide. Jugavi has already developed product for some of them while you will see the rest during 2015.
Cinderella real action movie
On our Facebook we advance you the first official trailer for the new Disney film where the popular character of Cinderella is recreated in a real action movie. We already see that the film raised much interest around the world, with more than 4.2 million views on YouTube and 33 million on Facebook in the first 24 hours after Disney presents the video. Quite a record!
The film features a cast of famous and well known actors to the general public: Oscar winner Cate Blanchett ("Blue Jasmine", "Elizabeth"), Lily James ("Downton Abbey"), Richard Madden ("Game of Thrones") and Helena Bonham-Carter, Oscar nominated ("The King's Speech", "Alice in Wonderland"). It is directed by Kenneth Branagh, nominated for Oscar Academy Awards ("Thor", "Hamlet") and produced by Simon Kinberg ("X-Men: Days of Future Past", "Elysium"), Allison Shearmur ("The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ") and David Barron (" Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows "). The screenplay is written by Chris Weitz ("About a Boy", "The Golden Compass").
This other Disney phenomenon comes from Japan where it has already been a success. It all started with an addictive mobile application. Since the launch of the app on November 28th, Tsum Tsum in Spain achieved an average of 5,000 downloads per day. In addition it is being supported with a campaign on Disney Channel and disney.es, it is also present in the Violetta tour by Spain and from January 7th has a collection of stuffed animals.
As in the case of Cinderella, over the coming months you will know the collections that we are preparing with these cute characters.
The force awakens
It has already become the most awaited film for 2015 (even the release will not arrive until December 18th) as we can see by the spectacular reception of the teaser trailer, with over 44 million views on YouTube in just 4 days.
It was issued in Spanish television with an audience of nearly 7 million people.
The Star Wars product sales growth during the month of December by 30% over the same month last year.
After so many years the universe of The Force remains a guarantee of success and Jugavi bet on it.
After more than a year since the release of this film seems that nothing else can be told about it, but Frozen keeps breaking records, being the franchise that has sold more in Spain at Christmas (over 3.8€ million during the month of December).
Disney prepared a short, Frozen Fever, which may be seen in cinemas with the film Cinderella in March of 2015, so it seems that this year the fever with the products from Ice Kingdom will continue.
The Spanish children still love the wall-climber, achieving great audiences with the two Spiderman emissions on Disney Channel during the event "Big Heroes".
He is a leading character among children between 4-12 years and the sales of Spiderman products grew by 56% in December compared to the same month of last year.
Marvel heroes
In November Marvel audiences in children between 4 and 12 years reached 17.8% (3.3 points above the average of the channel).
Both series (Ultimate Spider-Man and Avengers Assemble) have already contacted 3.7 million people.
Also this year comes the second part of the movie The Avengers: Age of Ultron, that has raised great expectations and in the next years will arrive the third part of the new series of The Amazing Spiderman movies, so we have heroes for a while.


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