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Celera abandons gene sequencing
The company that shared the glory for unravelling the code of life of human beings has turned its back on gene sequencing. Celera Genomics of Rockville, Maryland, announced this week that it is to develop drugs instead. Its change of tack will see 132 staff axed – about 16 per cent of the company's workforce.
"Whole genome sequencing is not something we'll be doing in the future," says Rob Bennett, a spokesman for Celera.
The decision brings the curtain down on a bold vision set out by gene entrepreneur, Craig Venter, who founded Celera in 1998. Venter parted company with Celera in earlier this year, signalling that not all was well.
He set up Celera to crack the code of human DNA much sooner than the Human Genome Project, a consortium of government-funded researchers around the world.
He planned to sell his data privately to pharmaceutical companies who could develop new drugs based on the genetic roots of disease. Stung by the competition, the human genome project accelerated its own efforts. Both teams published results simultaneously in February 2001.
But Celera's rival published its version free of charge on the internet, a move which damaged Celera's commercial prospects. "That has had an impact," says Bennett. "Any stand-alone information business will be challenged because the value of information degrades," he adds.
Failure denied
But he denies that the venture has been a failure. "We have 250 subscribers, both commercial and non-commercial," says Bennett. The business even makes a profit, but the company will not discuss the impact of the free genome data on profits.
Like its publicly funded rivals, Celera is busy polishing up its gene sequences of humans, mice and rats.
But the rat will be the last mammal as the company switches instead to developing drugs. It will focus on eight therapeutic areas, including osteoporosis, arthritis and a type of lung cancer.
Years to develop
Bennett rejects the idea that this is the end of the Venter's dream and that the company is back to square one. "Even Craig himself was a proponent of moving further downstream to drug development," he says.
But while blockbuster drugs bring in far more money than raw information, they take many years and millions of dollars to develop.
So the revamp will take years to yield dividends. Bennett says the company has a war chest of $900 million to get things moving. And Celera has an edge over rivals thanks to leads from its "proteomics" programme, he says. This identifies proteins linked with disease which could be targets for drug development.


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We get a lot of questions regarding whether to use poles with skiblades or not. The nice thing about skiblades is there are no rules or have to's with skiblading. What do you prefer? On one hand, using poles does make it more difficult to do those lay-it-over carves. They often get in the way cruising down the slopes as just another thing to hand on to. Then there is the awkwardness with poles on the lift.
However, poles can come in handy getting on the lift shuffling through the lift line. They are also great for getting across the flats. In powder, it is usually easier to get up after a dump. No poles mean you do need to skate on the flats, but this is really not so difficult on skiblades.
With long skis, it is more traditional to use poles. That is how most people are taught. Poles with long skis are used (besides getting around on the flats, etc.) to pick you turns, putting you in the proper forward lean position for turning those long sticks. However, if you watch you will see most skiers don't really use there poles, they are just holding onto them (for security?). This is not necessary however with skiblades of course.
The middle ground is to buy telescopic poles. Use them when you need them, put them in your backpack when you don't, and you are covered for all possibilities. Of course, you will need a pack, but that is handy for water, extra clothes, etc. anyway.

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Back in 2008, a private company launched a video game studio called Slightly Mad Studios in London, England. Since then, the company has released games in the racing genre such as Need For Speed: Shift, Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends, and the well received Project Cars. The latest venture of this company, which was at one point the number 17th ranked developer in the Develop 100 list back in 2010, is a move no one could have thought or predicted.
The CEO and founder of Slightly Mad Studios group, Ian Bell, decided to make a Twitter account and launch the news in his first tweet that a new console is coming from them.
The Mad Box is coming.
— Ian Bell SMS (@bell_sms) January 2, 2019
With that bombshell of news, he went into further detail on what this console will be capable of.
The goal is to make the console perform at 4K, support VR, have 60fps for both eyes, and to make the engine free for everyone to develop on.
What is the Mad Box? It's the most powerful console ever built… It's literally 'Mad'… You want 4k, you want VR at 60FPS? You want a full engine for free to develop your games on it? You have it.
— Ian Bell SMS (@bell_sms) January 2, 2019
On speaking with Variety, Bell went into further detail on what we can expect from The Mad Box. The price is to be competitive with the next Xbox and PlayStation consoles, as they intend to launch in about three years, but it would also be compatible with most VR headsets. Bell seems confident and said it would be comparable to PC's launching in two years and, as of now, first party releases aren't a priority because there is no plan to offer incentives to developers to be exclusive.
The announcement comes as a surprise and we'll have to wait and see what actually happens, as the company did once promise a Wii U version of Project Cars that they we're extremely happy with and offered a Kickstarter goal that was accomplished but it never released and was ultimately cancelled.
With all of that said, are you excited for The Mad Box? Do you think another console in the market can be successful? Comment down below and let us know what you think and remember to follow The Loot Gaming for all your gaming news and reviews and on everything console related.


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Real wedding: A Bruce Oldfield dress for a glamorous wedding in North Yorkshire
A celebration fit for a seriously chic bride & groom, Sophie and Gary's day started with a ceremony that featured a sea of orchids and an aisle lined with dozens of candles. The magic continued at the marquee reception, with stunning centrepieces and an amazing decorated tree, all tied together by the classic white colour palette. Photography | Joe Short


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Employee Turnover 101 - part 2
In part one of the employee turnover series, we discussed how employee turnover is defined and measured. In part two of this series, we are moving on to the methods of solving it.
Employee turnover is the most concerning and fearful term in the HR industry that needs to be reduced before it causes more problems.
Measure and Analyse turnover:
If you are not aware of your organization's turnover rates, it becomes difficult for you to bring about change and build an engaging workspace.
Start by measuring turnover and analyze why there is a turnover in the first place. When an employee leaves the organization, how many times do you really know the reason for them leaving the job?
Survey engagement is one way of finding this out. If you are scared to take the survey and learn the truth that you don't want to hear, you may have to hear about it even when you are not in a position to fix it. Glassdoor provides insights from the employees of the company.
There are many tools out in the world that can help you carry out an effective survey if you don't want to conduct a survey manually once in a while. Tools like UnderstandBetter conduct a survey without any human interaction required!
Identify the problems that have pushed the people to quit. The decision to leave a job is not made easily or over a day, at least not in the majority of the cases.
Transparency doesn't necessarily mean sharing all the confidential information or the salaries of your employees. Transparency is more of a culture which imposes belief among the employees that they can trust their employer.
The relationship between the employer and employee relies on a lot of factors, amongst which transparency is one. A recent survey performed by UnderstandBetter concluded that transparency increases trust the employees hold over the management.
Ask yourself the question, 'why are you not sharing a particular information with the team?', if your reason is validated, then it should be fine. But if you can't, then the team is better off informed about it. Information like what they are working on, why they are working on it, what is the importance of a certain decision being made, the knowledge about the company progress can ultimately motivate the employee to do better.
Identifying the right information that your team should know. This builds more trust with your job and employees, in fact, put in that extra bit of effort and get through tough assignments when they know they are contributing to something big. Surveys are a sure way that helps you identify them.
The expectations you set for your new employee and what they experience after they join has to fall in the same line. If there are differences between them, then the employee shouldn't be blamed for being dissatisfied.
Set your expectations and let the employee be aware of it. The culture and work method shouldn't come off as a surprise for them. If you are thinking of a career opening, make sure the candidate knows about the weekly work hours, holiday allowances, work ethics, culture and the other benefits and values they should be aware of.
Soft skills are one of the most valuable characteristics to look for. That doesn't mean if a person has great soft-skills but still not qualified for the job, you can hire them. There needs to be a balance between the both. But if you are looking forward to work with someone with a strong soft-skills, make sure you test it out before you hire.
Have your communication in order with the employee. To build a team with great understanding and greater relationship, it is important to focus on the communication with your team.
And the most important part is communicating back. If the employees have something to share with you but instead feels like they have been talking to a wall then they are going to stop giving feedback which is counter productive.
Also, it is not about how often you are communicating, it is about how effective the communication has been structured. If the employees don't feel that their voices are being heard and there are no steps taken regarding the concerns voiced out then there is going to be an increase in turnover.
There are many ways to fix It,
- Having open hours at the office,
- Showing a record of the surveys conducted and the results incurred based on that.
- One-on-one meetings to discuss the concern voiced out
- Implementation is done by the managers based on the feedback
Encouraging growth by providing development and growth opportunities is necessary to sustain the talented employees.
If the growth of an employee is stagnant, then you are increasing the chance of resignation and attrition. Provide as many opportunities as possible for the employees to learn and expand. Bring in speakers, have sessions, access to events, host events, and allowing them to experiment in different fields as an activity.
A job that doesn't grow or open to various opportunities is considered boring and people tend to start looking for opportunities that will provide them with all that.
Being a leader, you have the power to invest in employees activities and programs that increase their engagement and commitment to the organization.
Purpose identification
Help the employees identify the purpose of their job. If an employee feels like they are on a job that is not as satisfying, they tend to go in search of one that offers that purpose.
Leaders can easily help their team figure out the purpose. All it needs is a little push and help to identify. Being a founder, manager, sales head, pizza master, or any job role that knows its purpose and helping your team attain their purpose is the mentor role they expect from a leader.
Sometimes the purpose of one certain job may just be lying there around and all it takes is to identify it. Making the employees understand how their work impacts the metrics and making them understand that is the biggest takeaway. This will motivate them to work with a sense of purpose.
Wellness guide
Employee wellness is a very underrated concern. Employees need to know and feel that their wellness is important and valued by the management.
There are a lot of ways to do that. Check out our previous post on how to design an employee wellness program.


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text: Posts by author Helen Attrill Jun 1, 2018 Why We Need Chief Elder Officers in Aged Care I covered this story in 2015, but it is just as relevant today as ever, in fact one could argue more so. Why? Because so few organisations are embracing the role of seniors in their management of aged care. I am inspired by the recent appointment of a Chief Elder Officer at Revera Inc, Ms Hazel McCallion. Her appointment, a first for Revera, demonstrates their commitment to ageing with purpose and the elders of their community. I urge you to... 0 comments Helen Attrill CEO And Consultant Helen has completed over 26 years as an industry and organisation leader in the aged care and not for profit sector and have led the successful implementation of significant sector, profession and organisational change. Armed with this background she is committed to helping aged care and not for profit organisations 'accept the challenge of industry change'™. Helen Attrill Jun 12, 2017 Will Aged Care Buckle Under The Weight of Obese Elders? The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare advise that 1 in 5 seniors are obese and that this number has trebled over the last 20 years. A recent report out of the US highlighted the increasing number of elderly clients in aged care who were morbidly obese and as a result were in need of higher levels of care and support. The obesity epidemic challenges our image of aging. When we think of the elderly we generally imagine them as... 1 comments Helen Attrill May 3, 2017 Are 30 Minute Visits The Gold Standard in Home Care for Australia? It would be prudent for aged care services and home care services to undertake a review of their service and supports for elderly clients against these guidelines and consider what changes they might make if they were to achieve these guidelines. The UK released new gold standard guidelines which signpost what is expected from organisations who are providing caring for the elderly. Home care providers in Australia would do well to consider this latest development and undertake a review of... 0 comments Helen Attrill Apr 19, 2017 Will The High Cost of Health Care Encourage Us to Embrace Wellness? I'm not convinced that the cost of care will be enough to bring about this seismic shift in our health behaviours nor will it benefit current users of aged care who have not benefited from a history of wellness. Will the cost of aged care drive older Australians and future generations to consider and take action to get healthy in order to avoid disability as they age? I ask because this was the argument put forward in a recent wrap up... 0 comments Show More (Visited 17,489 times, 4 visits today)


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Second in a series of daily first-person stories from the 36th Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship – the world's largest golf tournament.
By TONY LEODORA
Today might have been the most perfect day of weather in Myrtle Beach – since I started coming to this seaside paradise many years ago to compete in the World Amateur Handicap Championship. Cool morning. The day warming nicely, tempered by a steady breeze that made everything so comfortable and enjoyable.
The question that arises: Why did I ruin such a perfect day by playing golf?
Let me get the rest of the wisecracks about my round out of the way quickly.
With a little bit of luck … I could have been awful.
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have had any luck at all.
The day started out bad … with a pair of double bogeys … and got worse from there.
The Thistle Golf Club – in Sunset Beach, North Carolina – was in pristine condition, especially the greens. Then I proceeded to splatter graffiti all over the beautiful landscape.
Actually, I hit the ball much better than I had in months during the first eight holes of the round. But the drastic transition from putting on greens that rolled at about a 7 on the stimpmeter the last couple of days, to relatively quick greens, set the stage for disaster.
There obviously was a rumbling going on inside, while three-putting four of the first eight holes.
On the 10th hole of our round (No. 7, a difficult par five on the MacKay nine), I finally hit a bad tee shot and it turned into disaster. Like the Philadelphia Phillies pitching staff that completely unravels every time something goes bad, I came unglued.
I took a 9, followed by a double-bogey 6, a double-bogey 7, a double-bogey 6 and another 9. During that five-hole stretch, I didn't come close to hitting the center of the clubface with any shot. There were chunks, worm-burners, pop-ups and even a wedge shank … something I never do.
I was so bad I pulled the fellow competitors in my group down with me.
Richard Bryant, retired U.S. Air Force from Omaha, Nebraska, and Ricky Slate of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, started out playing steady golf. But they, too, fell apart. Bryant finished with a 91. Slate sunk to a 92. And I pulled up the rear with a 96.
Denny Burch, a Villanova graduate who lives in the Harrisburg area, was low man in our flight with a 77. That leaves me 19 shots back, in 43rd place.
Rather than recount any more of the gruesome details, here is a look at the day … by the numbers.
3 – The number of players in our "foursome." There was supposed to be a fourth but he probably got a look at the quality of players in his group and withdrew from the tournament.
44 – The number of World Amateur Handicap Championships our threesome has played in … which means we can't use inexperience as an excuse.
39 – The total number of putts I stroked, jabbed, pushed or pulled during my round.
5 – The number of golf balls I lost … all in a stretch of four holes.
6 – The number of bottles of water I drank on the golf course … the only good thing about my day.
18 – The number of holes we had to wait, before hitting any of our shots, on the group playing in front of us. Our round took 4 hours and 55 minutes – relatively reasonable, by World Am standards. But threesomes pay the price of waiting.
The best part of our threesome was my two fellow competitors – both from very different backgrounds. Bryant, a nurse in the Air Force, has continued as an operating room nurse in civilian life. Slate, a foreman in a rock quarry for 42 years, suffered a stroke a few years ago that was limited to his eye. He wears a black patch over it and laughs about how little kids see him and ask their parents if he is a pirate.
The only thing they had in common was the fact that they were two very admirable examples of gentlemen – not a rare occurrence in the game of golf.
We all agree — tomorrow is another day. And I finished with three pars in my last four holes. A glimmer of hope.
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The weather looks to be perfect for the entire week. A couple of great items are the fact that we get to play a variety of clubs that I probably would not select on my own and the opportunity to meet other golfers from around the country.


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Russian Photographer Takes Enchanting Fairytale Photos Featuring Wild Animals
Whilst achieving a magical shot featuring a model and a wild animal would be easy enough using Photoshop, Russian photographer Olga Barantseva captures everything you see in her shots in camera, wild bears, foxes and wolves included!
Although Barantseva works with a variety of exotic animals you'll notice that there's one animal in the photos below that steals the show, a giant 1,400 pound bear called Stephan that stands at an impressive 7 feet tall - a rather stark contrast to the models that Barantseva is used to working with.
That being said since their first successful shoot Barantseva and Stephan have worked on repeated projects with each other and although he's a giant compared to the models he works with he's really just one gentle giant who's been with his trainer for nearly 20 years after being rescued as a starving cub.
Since then Stephan has gone on to work on movies and countless other projects including with Barantseva who's enchanting portraits take on an almost fairytale appearance with their picturesque backdrops and of course the fascinating interaction between wild animals and humans. You can see more of Barantseva's work over on her 500px page as well as Facebook.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has spoken of his support for Syria during a visit to the capital Damascus. His visit is part of a tour of several countries which observers believe is part of a bid to shore up support for Venezuela to take Latin America's next non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
As well as trying to reinforce his friendship with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Chavez is also looking to sign trade deals with Syria. Oil is sure to come up: Venezuela is the world's fifth largest producer. Receiving the red-carpet treatment at the presidential palace, Chavez said that the two governments share the same political vision and will resist together what he calls 'American imperialist aggression'. Venezuela's fierce criticism of the Israeli offensive in Lebanon has won him many friends in Syria. Crowds were out in force to cheer on the leader who withdrew Venezuela's ambassador to Israel just after the start of hostilities in July.


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Ordinary or doughnut economics?
If the relationship between the environment and economy is problematic, euphemisms will not make a difference, Anni Huhtala writes.
Photo: Alejandro (Flickr, CC BY 2.0)
In recent decades, the environment has become a part of the vocabulary of economics in interesting ways. At times, economic growth has been referred to as sustainable and, at others, as green. Epithets have also been coined to specify the close connection between the economy and the natural environment: bioeconomy, green economy, blue economy, circular economy, etc.
The objective of all this is perhaps to build a more positive image of the connection between the economy and the environment, so that we would not only focus on the detrimental effects. OECD and the European Union, for example, have been active marketers of this image.
But if the relationship between the environment and the economy is problematic, euphemisms will not make a difference.
In recent discussions, economics itself has been seen as the problem. It is the fault of economics that environmental problems are not recognised.
In recent discussions, economics itself has been seen as the problem. It is the fault of economics that environmental problems are not recognised. According to some, economists themselves are to blame: they have designed the wrong kinds of abstract models – ones which cannot be understood and do not reflect the real world.
It is true that overspecialisation can take you by surprise. When that happens, I dig up an old clipping about the nature of economics, published in a student paper about 30 years ago:
"In certain models, the abstraction has been taken a step further, hypothesising that the economy has neither producers nor consumers, but only one commodity that floats in the otherwise empty space, unmoving."
This kind of tongue-in-cheek scenario of the end of humanity is usually only seen in student humour.
Either way, there is deep thinking behind the economic models: What in this world of humans and in the economy makes us act in ways that are harmful to the environment and nature? Can we fix it? How could policies help? How should international agreements be negotiated so that everyone would commit to protecting nature?
If the behaviour of humans, or entire nations, demonstrate signs of pursuing self-interest – even at the expense of others – this is hardly economists' fault. If it is difficult for us to remember the consequences of our daily decisions and choices on future generations, dynamic intergenerational models may show us what kind of destruction uncontrolled behaviour may wreak in a market economy.
This is why the starting point of environmental policies is the idea that regulation can be used to restrict the actions of both citizens and companies, when necessary. It is the duty of an economist to think about how regulation can be implemented as efficiently as possible, while maximizing the good for society.
This is ordinary, boring economics. But not, of course, the new doughnut economics.


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Zakat is a pillar of Islam. Zakat matters everywhere and at every time. It is not just something for alleviating poverty. Zakat purifies our wealth.
"Keep up the salah and pay the zakat, an bow down your heads with those who bow down theirs." (Qur'an, 2:43)
Zakat instills social consciousness in us. It helps us to develop taqwa and recognise Allah's blessings upon is. It encourages equity and connects us with people around us. It allows us to help others and ourselves.
Paying our zakat for UK based activities and initiatives is a way of channeling our religious duty towards those that we live amongst. After all, charity should begin at home. The Islamic Society of Britain's Zakat Trust was set up in 2000 to provide a way to collect zakat (and sadaqa) to distribute it to fund UK-based activities and initiatives. We will be answerable for how we looked after our own families, neighbours, neighbourhoods, and people.
What kinds of activities are eligible for funding?
Over the years, the Islamic Society of Britain has been running a number of zakat eligible projects, right here in the UK:
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– Inter-faith activities
The Sharia allows zakat (and sadaqa) money to be spent for these purposes. A number of scholars, including Sheikh Abdullah Judai, have confirmed the use of zakat and sadaqah money for the areas of work outlined above.
"The example of those who spend their wealth if God's cause is like a grain of corn that produces seven ears, each bearing a hundred grains. God gives multiple increase to whoever He wishes. He is limitless and all-knowing." (Qur'an, 2:261)
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Constituency Holds Reception For Gbajabiamila
THE new Majority Leader of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila will today be given a "welcome back home reception" by his constituents in Lagos, a statement has said.
Gbajabiamila who currently represents Surulere Federal Constituency of Lagos State for the fourth time in the House would be visiting his home state for the first time after his announcement as the 8th Leader of Nigeria's House of Representatives.
According to the statement signed by the chairman of the planning committee of the event, Hon. Agboola Dabiri, "The people of Lagos state are very glad of the gallantry strives of Femi Gbajabiamila in the annals of Nigerian political history."
It said, "The expectations of Lagosians were high during the speakership tussle because that would have been the first time Lagos would have produced a speaker, but despite the temporary setback, Femi Gbajabiamila at any point did not let us down. He exhibited maturity and respect for rule of law throughout the leadership crisis in the House."


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Bettina Jordan Barber is married to an Army officer, and had high-level security clearance which allowed her access to highly-sensitive information. The 42-year-old was respected by colleagues, and advised the Royal Family on military matters when Princes William and Harry were serving in the armed forces, writes Gaetan Portal for the BBC.
The Sun: A long-standing, profitable relationship
A veteran chief reporter at the Sun, John Kay, says that Barber regularly delivered exclusive stories, and was paid accordingly. The story has just came to light after legal restrictions were lifted, and we now know that Barber provided information for 65 stories between January 2004 and August 2011, for which she was paid £100,000.
After her arrest in February 2012, Barber played a major role in the trial of ex-Sun editor Rebekah Brooks, which resulted in Brooks being cleared of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office. Barber had already pleaded guilty to the same charge, but jurors were not allowed to know for legal reasons.
Shortly after starting work at the MoD in 1997, Barber had to sign the Official Secrets Act. This did not stop her abusing the information that she began to have access to as she rose through the ranks of the civil service, and she would regularly pitch sensitive army stories to her contact, John Kay.
Metropolitan Police: Operation Elveden
The Sun published a number of exclusive stories thanks to information supplied by Barber, and their variety goes to show just how much information Barber had access to. Once payments to Barber had been sanctioned by Brooks, they would be sent to a local branch of travel agent Thomas Cook, where Barber would collect her money.
After playing with fire for so many years, officers from the Metropolitan Police's Operation Elveden finally caught up with the Sun's mole. Jordan Barber now has to come to terms with the fact that her career is over, she has been convicted and imprisoned, and her actions could also impact her Army officer husband's chances of future promotions. As if that wasn't enough, she will also be told to pay back the £100,000 she received from the Sun, plus interest.


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Sixteenfeet Productions presents Wind in the Willows, an evergreen classic by Kenneth Grahame adapted by Andrew Walsh with original music by Guy Holden.
Full of high jinks, adventure and camaraderie, with an array of truly unforgettable characters, including the impulsive Toad; good-natured Mole; wise Ratty; and reclusive Badger.
This production is promenade theatre so the audience will be encouraged to explore the beautiful setting in order to watch the story unfold, ably led by a talented cast of actor-musicians.
This event takes place in the picnic area, near the Ionic Temple. Enjoy the sun outside on the grass for this promenade theater classic in the open air.
Age Policy
Our age guide is 5+
Children under 3 may attend a performance if accompanying an older sibling. They will not need to have a ticket but we do ask that if they become bored or tearful they are taken away from the performance area so that they do not affect the rest of the audience's enjoyment. Buggies are not permitted in the performance area but may be left at the Box Office where they will be supervised.
We rarely cancel a performance before the advertised start time as it can sometimes rain and clear up just in time for the show to start and despite the forecasts bad weather can be very localised. Tickets are non-refundable in the event of cancellation because of the weather, but may be exchanged for another performance. If you need to change your tickets to another date we will always try to be flexible.
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Public Comment
Commentary: Iraq Defeat Looms
Below is an excerpt from "A failure in generalship"by Army Lt. Col. Paul Yingling, deputy commander, 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, as published in the Armed Forces Journal, followed by a response by Karl Davis, a Berkeley High graduate currently on active duty as colonel in the National Guard.
For the second time in a generation, the United States faces the prospect of defeat at the hands of an insurgency. In April 1975, the United States fled the Republic of Vietnam, abandoning our allies to their fate at the hands of North Vietnamese communists. In 2007, Iraq's grave and deteriorating condition offers diminishing hope for an American victory and portends risk of an even wider and more destructive regional war. These debacles are not attributable to individual failures, but rather to a crisis in an entire institution: America's general officer corps. America's generals have failed to prepare our armed forces for war and advise civilian authorities on the application of force to achieve the aims of policy. The argument that follows consists of three elements. First, generals have a responsibility to society to provide policymakers with a correct estimate of strategic probabilities. Second, America's generals in Vietnam and Iraq failed to perform this responsibility. Third, remedying the crisis in American generalship requires the intervention of Congress.
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Yingling does a good job of describing some aspects clearly lacking in our present three-front war, particularly the lack of social political involvement of the nation at war. But you cannot lead a people to war on false pretexts, and then expect their commitment to the cause down the road. The Administration's misrepresentations were very short-sighted. I do have to take some measure of dispute with his analysis that it is the generals who failed to foresee our current fight. Since 1991, the US history of warfare has been one low intensity operation other-than-war after another. We have fought an increasingly complex variety of fights, to include Somalia, Philippines, Angola, Bosnia, Kosovo, Columbia, Haiti. The force-on-force model we pursued in the prepare-to-fight World War II again Cold War era was pretty well replaced, both in training and in operations. We knew full well the nature of the fight in Afghanistan, on a military level. Many of us foresaw the nature of war in Iraq, as well. That these two fronts have gone poorly is a matter of political leadership, at least as much as military. As Yingling points out, the military has a duty to instruct as to its appropriate purposes and employment; but also politicians must recognize when a fight is diplomatic, and when it can be won with force. Or when the balance has tipped, and a new approach would be appropriate.
In Afghanistan, we are now losing the fight we won three years ago. Without a significant change of course, we will be declaring defeat there, too, soon enough. We may or may not have won the "land war" in Iraq, depending on how one sees things, but we never engaged appropriately the multifaceted conflict that followed. By refusing to use the full range of tools available, to include regional diplomacy, we doomed our military to a uni-dimensional fight on a multi-level battlefield. Our one success in the "Global War", so far, has been stemming the insurgency in the Philippines. I believe we have been successful there, in a large part, because it is a nearly invisible operation, and the theater leadership is allowed free reign to manage the fight, both military and diplomatic, as they see necessary. With hope, the next administration will see a way through the woods it inherits, both without our having to suffer another post-Vietnam self-canabilism and without leaving a significant portion of the world dedicated to our destruction.


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October 25th
What a wonderful time we had at the Carnival on Friday. The kids were so excited, and I was impressed with how well they did in such a busy environment! Did they tell you about the special surprise outside? Principal Underwood was quite brave this week!
Next week in the Wonders program we will complete the Unit One assessment. Two weeks ago we practiced strategies for test taking, and this week I will encourage students to use those strategies as they show what they have learned. We will also spend some time celebrating the season will fun Halloween and Fall books. There will not be two spelling lists this week, only one. We will focus on root words and endings as a review for our Unit One grammar work.
The Students will also complete a short Unit 2 Math assessment. They will have a chance to play games that they have learned this unit, as there have been so many. In addition, we will incorporate the excitement of Halloween as I have some fun math activities planned for the kiddos based upon doubles, near doubles, and odd / even numbers.
We are busy preparing for our show this Thursday. As a reminder, our Open House will be from 6:00-6:30, although you may want to head down to the gym a few minutes early to grab a good seat. We have 3 planned rehearsals this week, and already the show is looking wonderful. We are so very lucky to have such dedicated and talented specialists at our school! If your child can please bring in their "costume" by Tuesday, we plan to have our first in-costume dress rehearsal that afternoon.
Thank you to the many parents who have volunteered to come into the classroom to help at our Halloween celebration. We have a fun game and craft planned and there are many delicious treats on their way!
An important note about costumes. Please ensure that your child's costume does not include anything that may scare our younger students such as gore or blood. All make-up for the costume needs to be put on before school, as neither teachers nor parent volunteers are allowed to apply makeup. Please make sure your child is able to change into their costume independently if needed (they will need to change on their own in the bathroom)- costumes that go over school clothes are recommended. Additionally, dependent upon weather, we may ask your child to wear a coat over their costume….but don't worry, they will look great either way!
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday- Please send in your child's "costume" for dress rehearsal
Thursday-Open House
Friday- Halloween Party 12:00-12:30
Parade 1:00-1:40ish
Halloween Party wrap-up 1:40-2:15
October 18th
This week in our Wonders program we will answer the question, "What happens when families work together?" We will review key details and try to deepen our understanding of asking questions as we read. For spelling this week, the focus will be on long and short i spellings. The students will review inflected endings (-ed, -ing, -s) and will begin to learn about possessive nouns. We will be busy!
In Math this week, the students will wrap up our second Math Unit. We will further explore multiple ways to express numbers (tallies, ten frames, addition sentences) and multiple names for numbers (14 can be 7+7 or 10+4 or 9+5) We will also explore even and odd numbers, looking into what happens when we add:
two even numbers
two odd numbers
one even and one odd number
The following week students will take their second Math assessment and play some Halloween themed math games!
We continue our animal projects during our class time. We have scheduled research time in the library, using gopebble (an age appropriate online encyclopedia). The students are enjoying learning new facts about the animals they are studying, and will begin to plan a project that displays their learning.
We have a lot of extracurricular activities over the next few weeks that will keep us busy. I have listed any important information I thought may be helpful to repeat. I find the new school website is much more user-friendly and is a great source of school dates and information.
*The New Boston Central School Board has a vacancy for the remainder of this year. There is information posted on the school website, or I can pass along information if you are interested in the role.
Friday, October 23rd will be our PBIS carnival. The students met their goal of earning 1,000 PAWS cards for excellent hallway and in class behavior! We will attend the carnival for 45 minutes as a second grade team during the 9:00 hour. We are still looking for more volunteers if you are interested.
This week some of our Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled. Thank you to the many parents who have signed up! I have a goal of meeting with 100% of the families, and we are close to having almost everyone signed up. Please sign up at least 48 hours in advance, so I am aware of a schedule change. Let me know if you are having any trouble signing up, changing a time, or finding a time that works for your schedule.
Our Halloween Party will take place on Friday, October 30th at 12:00. The students will play a game, create a craft, and enjoy treats. I have sent out a sign up on signupgenius.com. We will begin to dress for the parade at about 12:30. Please send your child's costume in with them on the 30th or feel free to join us in class and help the students prepare for the parade! As a reminder, please ensure that school costumes do not have any weapons or gory masks. There are many younger students who will be in the parade with us . The parade will begin at approximately 1:00, but they will begin calling classes to the gym at 12:45. We may extend our party after the parade depending on how much we can fit in!
Phew…. I think that is it for this week, let me know if you have any questions!
October 11th
Next week in Wonders will be a review week. We will learn how to take a Wonders assessment, using test taking strategies (read the questions first, underline important information as you read, etc). The first assessment will be used as a teaching tool and will not be recorded as a grade. For spelling this week, students will practice writing their full name and address. The spelling homework will look a little different this week, so let me know if you have any questions on Monday evening.
In Math we will continue our work with addition strategies. The students have worked incredibly hard at mastering their doubles facts, and are beginning to apply this learning to help them learn near doubles facts (6+7-they use 6+6 and go up one). We will continue this work next week. We have introduced a great number of mathematical tools to the students, and encourage them to use the one that they feel the most comfortable with.
We will continue our STEAM challenge next week. One team finished their planning stage and moved onto building. All of the other teams will begin their building next week. The students are so thoughtful with their planning, sharing their ideas and collaborating beautifully! As the students wrote out their plans this week, many of them chose to revise their original idea and combine pieces from each other's work. The room is A BUZZ during this time, it is so cool to see!
In addition to our STEAM challenge, students continue to learn about animal adaptations. They will carry this knowledge over as they choose their own animal to research in a small group. We will spend an extra block in the library this week, working as teams to gather facts and continue our research. We hope to complete this work in time for Open House!
October 4th
It is hard to believe that we are already in the month of October. Tonight you will receive an email inviting you to sign up for a parent-teacher conference. I have done my best to accommodate schedules, but please let me now if you cannot make on the listed times. I would like to meet with 100% of all families for the fall conference.
This week in reading we will continue to learn about pets and animals with special adaptations. We will refine our work with questioning; ask your child to tell you the difference between a thin question (it is right there in the story) and a thick question (open ended questions that require you to think, give your opinion, and prove your answer). The students have made great progress with this strategy.
We will focus on the spellings for long and short a, and continue to work on identifying the subject of a sentence. Students continue to attend WIN groups every day, supporting the skills that are just right for them. They are quite excited to work with new friends, and some even travel to a new classroom for the block!
The students performed beautifully on their first Math assessment, really impressing me with their determination and effort. I will continue to support students with any areas that were challenging for them. For the next two weeks we will learn multiple fact strategies that help us build our fluency with addition and subtraction facts. There is a wonderful website link on our class website that helps students practice their addition and subtraction facts in a fun and engaging way.
We began our next STEAM challenge on Friday. The students are working to build a device that can rescue a pet (stuffed animal) out of a pipe (tube made of Clorox wipes). It is amazing to see the children's growth in terms of teamwork, creativity, and perseverance in only a few short weeks! These first four challenges have acquainted the students with the design process and have helped the students become more comfortable taking risks. Over the next three weeks, we will build our understanding of animal adaptations in preparation for our first science standards aligned STEAM challenge.
To begin our build on Friday we are looking for donations of:
Paper towel tubes
Rubber bands
Craft Sticks
If you are able to send in any of these items, I thank you in advance!
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When planning your next fishing vacation, don't overlook southern California as a destination. California RV camping resorts are located near some of the world's best fishing holes, particularly if your aim is to hook a record-weight fish. Fishermen often converge in Texas and Florida for their big game, but some of the top fishing experts expect the next record-breaking fish to come out of California. Even if you don't catch that Guinness Book winner, the sheer amount of good fishing spots coupled with the sizeable catches that often come out of their waters makes southern California an unbeatable fishing destination.
The best lakes are sprinkled throughout the area and RV camping provides the mobility to explore them all. Instead of setting up and taking down an entire campsite day after day to move onto to the next great place to cast your reel, all you need to do is hook up and unhook the RV to vary your fishing adventures. Better yet, you can cook that great catch in the comfort of a real kitchenette and eat it at a dining room table. RV camping provides a modern way to enjoy your rustic pursuits.
Top fishing destinations in southern California include a lot of freshwater lakes that are often stocked with fish throughout the year. Diamond Valley Lake is enormous and great for picking up Bass and Trout. Lake Dixon provides a great stomping ground to hook Bass and Lake Hodges is an excellent spot for Large-Mouth Bass, Catfish and Crappie. However, when visiting these lakes, bear in mind that they double as sources for drinking water for the surrounding communities. As such, action on these lakes tends to be heavily regulated, so be sure that the type of boat you are using is allowed on the lake. Also be sure to note any size or number limits that have been placed on catches.
If it's Trout you are aiming to catch, the host of rivers and streams all around southern California are teeming with them. The Santa Ana River and Bear Creek are full of Wild Rainbow and Brown Trout, and although these fish will not be record-breakers, the area is a fantastic, quiet place to unwind. The many So-Cal lakes that are regularly stocked might be oozing with fellow anglers on any given day, but heading up to this spot will provide you with the seclusion that helps you truly unwind.


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Curren is a graduate of Millsaps College where he received his BBA in Accounting in May 2015 and Master's of Accountancy in May 2016.
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fall engagement session
Now that fall is starting to creep up on us, we had to share this adorable engagement session submitted to us by Sheena at S.C. Photography via Two Bright Lights.
From S.C. Photography "Brandon and Nicole were married in Edinburgh, Scotland. Because fall is her favorite season, Nicole really wanted a fall-themed anniversary shoot filled with leaves, canoes, campfires, and the rustic barns and fields of her home town."
Plaid shirts, tall boots, and a sweet canoe ride was all this adorable couple needed to create some fantastic images! Who wouldn't want to hang these in their home. Are you doing an engagement session? What spared your ideas?


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A Chinese Meishan boar, at the back of the pen, resides in the pen with the pigs to bring the gilts into heat.
Calves at Fair Oaks are moved to an individual hutch shortly after birth.
Pregnant cows await the birth of their calves in the dry cow barn.
The milking parlors atFair Oaks have milking rotary units that accommodate 72 cows at once for milking. The milking process takes 8.5 minutes per cow.
The Chicago Farmers' summer program featured Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, Indiana. Eric Rund, right, president of The Chicago Farmers, talks with Gary Corbett, CEO of Fair Oaks Farms, following Mr. Corbett's presentation to TCF's group during lunch.
A farrowing technician holds an hours old piglet for vewing.
Sows nursing their litters in the farrowing crates.
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I grew up in Hong Kong as a Canadian and graduated from the University of Edinburgh with Master of Arts (Honours) in English Language. In an unexpected turn of events, I became a Fellow of Chartered Certified Accountant. Life led me to Vancouver, B.C., where I graduated from Regent College with Master of Divinity. I am now completing my Doctor of Philosophy (Divinity) with the University of St. Andrews, under the supervision of Dr John Perry and Professor Mario Aguilar in the Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics.
Having lived in three different continents, I have a high awareness of cultural sensitivity. Having worked and studied in three different fields, I am able to bring an unique perspective from my diverse experiences. Being fluent in three languages, English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, I can connect with a wide range of individuals effectively. While there are many perks in being a third-culture kid, you can read more about my struggles in attempting to embrace my identity in an interview I gave with the Regent World.
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Hazelnut Almond Biscotti
Pour a cup of coffee and indulge! Crisp, crunchy biscotti cookies are perfect for dunking. Hazelnuts and almonds make my favorite version even better. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Total TimePrep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
Makesabout 2 dozen
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and extracts until well-blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into egg mixture. Stir in nuts (mixture will be stiff).
- Divide dough in half. Using lightly floured hands, shape each portion into a 9x2-in. rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Cool on pans on wire racks until firm. Reduce oven setting to 325°. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 3/4-in. slices. Place on baking sheets, cut side down.
- Bake until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Editor's NoteTo toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts1 cookie: 89 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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These came out well despite the fact the dough was a bit wet and loose. Next time I'll either add more flour or refrigerate so I can get better consistency and similar size rectangles.


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Greene, Sabdok, Soul and Mondana were assigned to the away mission to Midway Station. They used an appropriated Maquis Raider as a ship, and flew to the station through the Jenatris Corridor. Atlantis waited outside the Jenatris Cloud. While on the station, a major altercation between Greene and the station's administrator, the Klingon Nohgra, injured the Atlantis XO. Soon after, the team's cover was blown and the team imprisoned. There original SI contact on the station was supposedly killed, and only through the efforts of another SI deep cover operative was the team able to escape. Meanwhile, Atlantis was called away from her position to answer a civilian distress call. Pirate activity on the transport revealed a core breach in progress. During the evacuation, the artificially created sensor readings were discovered, and a group of pirates escaped with a shielded container of some sort. Atlantis rendezvoused with the away team in time to save them from a Cardassian vessel trying to steal from them important data the team had itself stolen from the Paaran. The Cardassians left empty handed, and Atlantis returned to Starbase 118.
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Excellent building lot on pie shaped lot ,more narrow at street , wide in the back. Located on cul de sac with good elevation and close to lodge , recreation center. Super value , priced to sell now.
Courtesy of James Bridges with Wyndham-Lyons Realty Services, LLC
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San Francisco Bay Area Residential and Commercial Real Estate News
September 1, 2018 (August 2011-August 2018 Blog entries have been archived)
Welcome back to our redesigned blog and site! We typically publish this blog, started in 2011, once a month and summarize what happened in the residential and commercial San Francisco Bay Area real estate markets. We'll keep 12 issues online for your perusal and archive them every September. Here's what happened in the San Francisco residential and commercial real estate markets over the summer:
The Jug shop on Polk will be 6,500 sq. ft. of condos over retail.
We are starting to see NY style ultra luxury condos in SF. 181 Fremont is the first such tower. The Avery at 420 Folsom is another one. One Steuart Lane at 75 Howard just broke ground. The 76 Mission site of the Mexican Museum will also be an ultra luxury tower and Oceanwide at 88 1st street will have ultra luxury towers as part of a mixed-use project, which includes a hotel. This segment of the condo market starts at about $2,500 per sq. ft. (some units fetch over $5,000 per sq. ft.), which is considerably more than the $1300-1400 per sq. ft. your regular luxury new release condo sells for.
Here's a great link to the residential pipeline in San Francisco from our colleagues at Business Times: https://tinyurl.com/ydy5m3p6
Proposition M limits the amount of office development the city can approve to 950,000 sq. ft. a year. The space accrue sin down markets when no one builds and it builds up to approach the accrued yearly limits in up markets like the one we have been experiencing for the last few years. We have about 2M sq. ft. of space left to build by Prop M. Another 950,000 sq. ft. will be added in October. There is 6M sq. ft. of pending projects. In other words, we have a problem because the 6M cannot be built at once…
The Pacific Bicycles building at 345 4th Street will most likely be 7,500 sq. ft. of PDR space.
There will be about 50,000 of office space at Third and Harrison over retail.
235 Pine St. a 164,405 sq, ft. office tower sold for about $800 per sq. ft.
101 Mission St., a 206,455 sq. ft. office tower sold for $160 million or about $775 per sq. ft.
332 Pine St., a 45,000 sq. ft. office building sells for $38M or $844 per sq. ft.
301 Howard St., a 307,400 sq. ft. office building is in play for $277M or $900 per sq. ft.
101 Mission St., a 206,455 sq. ft. office building sold for $160 M or $775 per sq. ft.
123 Mission St., a 346,000 sq. ft. office tower sold for 290M or $838 per sq, ft.
Here's a great link of San Francisco's Commercial pipeline from our colleagues Business Times: https://tinyurl.com/yaewthbq
Both Residential and Commercial:
There is a plan for a 49,500 sq. ft. office space topped with 6 floors of condos at 543 Howard St., and 48-50 Tehama.
540 Howard St. will be a mixed-use housing and office, more to come.
555 Howard St., a mixed-use building with condos and a hotel is approved.
524 Howard St. will be a condo or rentals tower.
542-550 Howard St. will be a hotel and 251,000 sq. ft. of office space.
543 Howard/48 Tehama St., will be a tower with about 50,000 sq. ft. of office space topped by 6 floors of condos over retail, private and public space.
Here's a rendering of the new "Oscar Park" courtesy of TPJA that we have slightly modified to give you perspective. Take a good look especially if you live, work or invest in the Rincon Hill, Yerba Buena, East cut neighborhoods:
The Central Soma plan, which has been in the works for 5 years, will be most likely finalized in October. It is simply a rezoning of an area of San Francisco, which is located between 2nd street and 6th street and bordered by Townsend Street in the South along the water and Folsom/Howard/Stevenson in the North. The idea is to allow construction of millions of sq. ft. of office space, add about 7,000 units of housing and, we hope, to make it easier for owners of buildings in the Central Soma area to up zone their buildings/lots and/or easily change their use. The EIR was certified by Planning and has been appealed and we have to wait to find out if the Board of Supervisors will uphold the appeals.
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TORONTO — Oil and gas stocks helped boost the Toronto stock index Wednesday as Wall Street finished relatively flat after the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest economic and interest rate policy update.
The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 96.63 points to 15,389.60, with a surging energy sector, up 2.5 per cent, leading gainers.
Manulife Investment strategist Kevin Headland attributed the commodity-heavy index's sharp rise to rallying oil prices, as the November crude contract advanced 79 cents to US$50.69 per barrel.
"I think it's moving on that," he said, adding that investors might be seeing an opportunity with energy stocks to purchase some underpriced or mispriced securities in Canada.
"With energy, there's been a lot of negativity."
In New York, major indices were mixed with minor movements as investors sized up two highly-anticipated announcements by the Federal Reserve.
The U.S. central bank said Wednesday it will begin to unwind its $4.5 trillion balance sheet next month, gradually unloading the massive portfolio of bonds it amassed after the 2008 financial crisis to try to sustain a frail economy.
The Fed also decided to leave its short-term benchmark interest rate between 1 per cent and 1.25 per cent, but still expects to increase the rate one more time this year and three times in 2018. The Fed has modestly raised the rate four times since December 2015 after keeping it at a record low for seven years.
The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 41.79 points to 22,412.59 and the S&P 500 index inched up 1.59 points to 2,508.24. The Nasdaq composite index edged down 5.28 points to 6,456.04.
"I think it was fully expected, at least on our part, that the Fed was going to of course start to unwind its balance sheet and was going to maintain its expectation for another rate hike this year," said Headland.
"It's our belief that the market was really underpricing another rate hike this year on the part of the Fed."
In currency markets, the Canadian dollar was trading at an average price of 81.48 cents US, up 0.03 of a cent.
Elsewhere in commodities, the December gold contract gained $5.80 at US$1,316.40 an ounce, the October natural gas contract was down three cents at US$3.09 per mmBTU, and the December copper contract was unchanged at US$2.97 a pound.
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Symbiosis Festival in Lesbos – Art workshops for refugees
This summer, the Lon-art team is going to Lesvos to be part of Symbiosis Arts Festival, a World Music and Arts festival that will link between cultures of the Mediterranean and approach the refugee crisis through the arts.
For this incredible event, we are designing different art workshops that we will lead during the day under the boiling Greek sun. When we were invited to be part of such an inspiring event, we did not think it twice, as Symbiosis represents everything we believe in and aim at as an organisation – the importance of art as a means to build bridges between cultures, to create social awareness and contribute to positive changes in society.
On this blog, we will be sharing regular updates on the organisation of the event and will also let you know all the details about the workshops we are organising. So stay in tune so that you don't miss any of our upcoming posts!
In order to make this possible, we have set up a donation campaign and we will use all the money collected to buy the materials for the festival. So if you want to contribute to such an amazing cause, please donate – every penny will help.
And please, do go to the festival website to check out the line up that comprises bands from different Mediterranean countries and help us spread the word. And if you are free in August – do not hesitate to come join us
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130 min
Release date
Oct. 5, 2018
Loveratriis a contemporary love story of Sushrut and Michelle (Manisha), which revolves around the festival of Navratri. Sushrut, a middle class earnest boy from Vadodara is a happy go lucky chap who runs Garba (Traditional Gujarati dance form) classes. Michelle is a young and beautiful Indian girl, who is extremely bright and focused on her career. Sushrut and Michelle meet during Navratri and their love blossoms over food, conversations, travel, and heart touching moments during the 9 days of the festival. Unfortunately due to a misunderstanding, Sushrut and Michelle's blossoming relationship hits a deadlock and she travels back to UK, away from all the warmth, color light, festivities and love that she found in India. Sushrut travels to the UK, to win back his love. Will Sushrut, a boy who has never travelled outside the state of Gujarat, be able to win over the girl and her family in The UK? Will Michelle understand the importance of following one's own heart? Loveratri will not only answer the above but also promises you a musical roller coaster ride of friendship, family, love & relationships culminating with a lot of colour, lights and festivities. An experience that shall leave its viewers smiling with a warm and happy heart.
Romance blossoms between young Sushrut and Michelle when they meet during the festival of Navratri. When Michelle returns home to the United Kingdom, Sushrut embarks on an adventurous journey through a strange land to win back the woman he loves.


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Which tool or document can help you identify areas of gaps in knowledge about your customer's overall strategy and operating model?
A. Business Model Canvas
B. An account coverage plan for your team's territory
C. A win/loss review from a proposal delivered to the customer 12 months ago
D. Customer's communications plan for the rollout of a new application
Answer: A
The business value approach helps you to do what?
A. Ensure that requirements gathering takes the smallest possible resource and time
B. Use various techniques to add value through the discovery process
C. Bring sales opportunities earlier into the customer business roadmap, to avoid risks from possible budget cuts
D. Increase revenue and profit, by bundling services instead of using customer staff for implementation work
Answer: B
Which two are elements of a business case? (Choose two.)
A. Assumptions
B. Estimated Benefits
C. Roll out schedule
D. Product feature list
Answer: AB
A value chain analysis places focus on which two main areas? (Choose two.)
A. Support processes
B. Primary activities
C. Financial liabilities
D. Ecosystem competitors
E. Impact of newest technology features
Answer: AB
Which piece of data should give you insight into a top executive stakeholder's business priorities?
A. The number of people in their organization
B. List of programs for which the executive sits on a steering committee
C. Background on the executive's personal interests
D. Names of system integrators on the company's pre-authorized vendor list
Answer: B
Which is true of a Business Motivation Model?
A. It includes detailed financial goals for the customer
B. It compares the priorities across levels of the customer organization
C. It describes influences that are behind customer priorities and operating activities
D. It requires that you understand the customer's bonus plan for executives
Answer: C
What two factors could influence the duration of a transition? (Choose two.)
A. Budget cycle and funding
B. Capability complexity
C. The # days it takes to deliver a proposal for a briefing on advanced technology
D. Availability of IT resources for backup and recovery
Answer: AB
Assuming the customer is a retail store chain, which describes a business benefit from using technology?
A. A new video system with a strong track record for quality is implemented.
B. Store managers better understand their compensation plan, since wording is simpler.
C. Higher revenue per customer is possible, based on personalized tips being sent to shopper smartphones.
D. IT staff completes a performance management software tool upgrade on time.
Answer: C
Which statement about a "viewpoint" is true?
A. A viewpoint and statement of requirements are equivalent in accuracy
B. Viewpoints describe a stakeholder's preference and desired capability
C. Requirements can be met, while viewpoints reflect stretch goals that are more difficult to realize
D. For a viewpoint to be considered, you should confirm at least three stakeholders agree it is a top priority
Answer: B
A Line of Business executive wants to gain their team's support for a new approach to customer service. What does a Business Model Canvas help them convey?
A. Target state capabilities
B. The company's current value chain
C. A prioritized list of current pain points
D. Best practice metrics and industry benchmarks
Answer: A
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Household Strategies for Coping with Poverty and Social Exclusion in Post-Crisis Russia
27 Pages Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Date Written: February 26, 2001
For Russian households coping with economic hardship in the wake of the recent financial crisis, the choice of survival strategy has strongly depended on their human capital. The higher a household's level of human capital, the more likely it is to choose an active strategy. What strategies have Russian households used to cope with economic hardship in the wake of the recent financial crisis? Which coping strategies have been most effective in reducing poverty for different groups of households? And how have people been able to adapt to the dramatic drop in formal cash incomes?
Lokshin and Yemtsov look at these questions using subjective evaluations of coping strategies used by household survey respondents to mitigate the effects of the Russian financial crisis on their welfare. The data come from two rounds (1996 and 1998) of the Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey. The results of their analysis show that a household's choice of survival strategy strongly depends on its human capital: The higher its level of human capital, the more likely it is to choose an active strategy (such as finding a supplementary job or increasing home production).
Households with low levels of human capital, those headed by pensioners, and those whose members have low levels of education are more likely to suffer social exclusion. To prevent poverty from becoming entrenched, the trend toward marginalization and impoverishment of these groups of households needs to be monitored and targeted policy interventions need to be undertaken to reverse the trend.
This paper - a joint product of Poverty and Human Resources, Development Research Group, and Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Sector Unit, Europe and Central Asia Region - is part of a larger effort in the Bank to understand household-level vulnerability to shocks and the ability of households to cope with crisis.
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This neat little HAT case for the Raspberry Pi makes accessing your Raspberry Pi HAT a breeze! The transparent top plate clips on and off so you can access the GPIO area without having to remove the Pi from the box! It's perfect for hacking and prototyping, whilst keeping your Raspberry Pi safe and snug!
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Special Correspondent
This follows Pakistan's plan for a hydro power project across the Jhelum
Pakistan awards contract to a Chinese consortium
India to revise cost estimate for the project
NEW DELHI: After Pakistan's move to put up a 969 MW hydro power project across the Jhelum, the Central government has decided to revive the almost defunct 18-year-old 330 MW Kishen Ganga hydro power project on the same river in the Kashmir valley.
The Jhelum, known as the Neelum in Pakistan, originates in India and flows across the border. According to the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, whoever builds a project first will have the first rights on the river water, a matter that has evoked strong concern in the government circles here. Interestingly, the Pakistan government has already gone ahead and awarded the work contract for the project to a Chinese consortium.
Sensing the strategic importance of the project, the Union Power Ministry has swung into action. The newly appointed Minister of State for Power, Jairam Ramesh, said the project was of strategic importance to India. "We will shortly take the Cabinet approval for the revised cost estimates of Rs.3,700 crore for the project. We have to ensure commissioning of the project on fast track."
Mr. Ramesh said he had taken up the matter with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who shares the view that the project has to be taken up and completed on a priority basis.
The Power Ministry will be seeking fresh approval for the project, which has witnessed a cost escalation of 68 per cent and will be built by the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC). The increase in estimates is due to the higher risk associated with the project due to difficult geology and its proximity to the border with Pakistan.
"It is a very positive move on the part of the government. This initiative was needed as we need to get going with such projects that form part of strategic or sensitive areas. The focus has to be on projects such as Kishen Ganga and Bhagliar. This is certainly a very important move for the Jammu and Kashmir region that is starved of power," a senior Power Ministry official said.


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This month, as I mentioned on Wednesday, we're talking about simplicity. I know many of our lives are complicated and likely to remain so, but with a few simple shifts we can enjoy our homes and home lives more. So today I'm sharing some home organizing tips that will help you make some things simpler at home.
1-paperwork: this is a big challenge for many people. Just the words paperwork or bills can make someone break out in cold shivers. Fortunately, that doesn't have to be the case. First, try to organize your bills into 1-2 pay dates each month, or set up automatic billing. You may pay some of your bills early, but at least you won't have to pay bills every week. Second, file your paperwork on a regular basis. At the very least file and shred papers monthly. Third, keep track of your finances with a program like Excel, Quickbooks, or Mint.com.
2-closets: closets are one of the most underutilized spaces in a house. Most people have lots of closet space, they're just not using it right or well. Invest in a proper cabinet system, or at least good shelving that can help you get started, and from there get boxes that can help you sort and keep things neat and put away.
3-make it easy for just about anyone to clean up: by having under-bed storage and easy-to-reach shelves with boxes for the kids, as well as practical storage in the kitchen, you're on your way to empowering and enabling the other members to take up some of the responsibility of keeping the house clean.
If you do these three things in your home, you'll have a neater home in no time! It will also feel and be healthier and a more inviting environment to live in! What part of your house challenges you the most when it comes to organization?


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"Though lovers be lost, love shall not;
and Death shall have no Dominion."
Dylan Thomas
Dalí's Clock
3 & 4 / 7
When I look at my watch:
time flies off my wrist
and flaps its hands
I taste the bitterness of bile,
squeezing each moment,
between finger and thumb,
rolling it about
like a breadcrumb
or a shred of label
stripped from an empty
How long can I sit here,
staring her down
as she flourishes
then fades,
her eyelids closing
at day's end,
like flowers?
Daffodils gild
garden and hedgerow,
their yellow mouths
devouring April.
Sunshine so loud,
the hills and valleys
set ablaze.
Golden voices
raised in a floral