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Essays taken from a weekly newspaper column published in the Washington County News, Washington, Kansas. Look for my book, "Dispatches From Kansas," available from Amazon.com, or from the author.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Fair nights, carnival lights
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- Matt said...
Two thoughts about the fair after reading. I was a regular 4-H member for a dozen years almost two decades ago. The fear you feel about incomplete or impossible projects, along with the expectation you feel when you take out your camera and imagine creating great images mirrors what many of those kids feel when they build/make/raise/groom their many projects. Hope and dreams and often a knowledge that they could have done more if they had spent more time sanding or not waited until the last minute to bake. And there are also the projects that are fully complete, as good as a kid knows she is able to do, as loved as any animal ever will be, as good or better than anything anyone else will exhibit in that class. Also, one reason the exhibit side may feel hard to penetrate is because there's an established community there. Even after 20 years away, I still recognized quite a few people who had been helping their kids when I was in 4-H and not a few people who were my peers now shepherding their kids. When I was first going to the fair, the alieness was the opposite direction. The barns were my comfort zone and the carnival and parade and derby were the foreign countries to be explored, if a bit cautiously.
- Tom Parker said...
Matt -- Thanks for the response. I believe (and I may be wrong but I don't think so) that sooner or later I'll make inroads so that fair people will recognize me for my camera, my white Tilley hat and my grizzled beard—and maybe my work, too!—and accept me into their good graces. I feel welcome at the fair, only a little uncertain of my parameters. But there's one thing I learned through photojournalism and documentary photography and writing: you have to do what you have to do regardless of your phobias, feelings or fears. And I know that. I just sometimes have to kick myself in the rear to gain some forward momentum.
- Matt said...
One thing is for certain, most of the folks down there are friendly. So you shouldn't have to push yourself too hard.
- Tom Parker said...
I agree wholeheartedly. But recognition helps a lot, and sometimes it also helps to explain my purposes for firing away with a big camera. I really need to start wearing leather boots instead of hiking boots, jeans instead of shorts and a feed cap instead of the Tilley. I also need to buy a chore jacket to replace the fleece jacket. I'll consider it "going undercover," so to speak.


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SegWit stands for Segregated Witness, where Segregated refers to separate and Witness refers to the signatures of a specific transaction.
In terms of blockchain processes, SegWit is removing signature data from Bitcoin transactions with the aim to increase the block size. As a result of the soft fork in the Bitcoin network, SegWit changed the rules of the transaction format in the Bitcoin network. Developers hoped that SegWit would give more transactions per block and increase the speed of transactions.
However, not all exchanges and wallets support operations with SegWit addresses. The legacy format is more popular, so you should clarify with the sender or recipient what wallet format they support.
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A history lesson and the labour of breastfeeding: highlights from Channel 4 Random Acts
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It's Nice That has partnered with Channel 4 Random Acts not only to celebrate the platform's relaunch and new TV show but also to celebrate the breadth of disciplines and emerging talent it continually nurtures. We've commissioned five films as part of our partnership with Random Acts and you can see the first two here and here.
In honour of the programme's diversity, we're also featuring some of the other commissioned shorts in the TV show. Here we spotlight The Chapman Brothers' trip through its kaleidoscopic world put together by Weirdcore and Jake Dypka's film with spoken word artist Hollie McNish, which vocalises the daily battles mothers face when nursing in public.
Weirdcore and The Chapman Brothers: An Unnatural History of the World
Put together by Jake Chapman and visual artist Weirdcore, this 90-second film is a surreal, visual romp through all of The Chapman Brothers work. The creative duo often creates dark and energetic work, and this kaleidoscopic journey takes us from early molecular life all the way to floating animal and human body parts. The imagery is technicoloured and unsettling, yet still strangely hypnotic.
Weirdcore has previously created trippy visuals for musicians including Aphex Twin, MIA and Tame Impala, as well as work for MTV and the British Fashion Awards. This film started life as an early test for the artist, originally using the artwork as a base to see if it could be made any more "wrong." This juxtaposition of imagery is felt throughout as seemingly unrelated themes, objects and ideas morph into each other as they oscillate.
Jake Dypka and Hollie McNish: Embarrassed
The controversy surrounding breastfeeding rages on as public nursing remains widely unaccepted in a world dominated by breasty woman plastered on magazine covers and billboards. To readdress the balance, London-based director Jake Dypka has collaborated with British poet and spoken word artist Hollie McNish to create Embarrassed; an open letter to society about the double-standard of anti-breastfeeding discrimination so many mothers face daily.
Hollie's confident and visual style of poetry works well with Jake's grimy depiction of public toilets and cramped, isolated spaces that act as the backdrop to the poet's eloquent tirade. The strength in Jake's film comes from the truth and personal experience Hollie speaks of, having become a mother herself in her mid-20s. This relatability is compelling and made even more persuasive as other mothers sit mouthing Hollie's words, tired of this long-standing contradiction.
Channel 4 Random Acts showcases three-minute films created by established artists and up-and-coming amateurs, chosen for their bold and original expressions of creativity. The next TV episode of Random Acts will air Monday 23 May 2016 at 12:05am on Channel 4. To watch weekly Random Acts selections or explore the entire archive, head to the Random Acts website.
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In this guide, we are going to show you how you can open all files in a folder on startup. Excel allows selecting a specific folder to open the files in it automatically when Excel starts. This can be a project or template folder, or just a folder on the network used for collaboration.
Let's take a look at the steps involved in opening all files in a folder on startup:
- Open a new workbook or an existing workbook
- Click on File in the Ribbon
- Click on Options to activate Excel Options window
- Activate the Advanced tab
- Scroll down to the General section
- Enter the path of your folder into the field next to At startup, open all files in:
Unfortunately, you need to enter the folder location as a string, since Excel doesn't have a file selection window for this feature. Fortunately, Windows 10 has a feature that allows us the copy the folder location as a text. Here is how:
- Open the File Explorer and locate the folder that contains the files
- While holding down the SHIFT key, right-click on the folder
- Click on Copy as path
This will copy the path of the folder. You can now paste the folder path into the Excel Options to a startup folder.
- Excel opens only the files directly under the target folder, not those in the sub-folders.
- Only Excel files are opened. Other file types will be ignored.


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Maternal Instinct
User Review( votes)
Teal'c: What has transpired?
Bra'tac: Chulak was attacked. By Apophis.
O'Neill: Son of a bitch!
Teal'c: Apophis must have transported off of Sokar's ship before it exploded.
O'Neill: Somebody's gotta teach that guy how to die.
Bra'tac: The Goa'uld fear and despise Kheb. They forbade anyone from speaking of it long ago.
O'Neill: Scary stories or not, Apophis is just nuts enough to go. I'd like some backup on this one.
Hammond: SG-2 will accompany you.
Bra'tac: As will I.
Jackson: Let's just hope we're first.
Carter: No welcoming party.
O'Neill: Well someone's been reading Martha Stewart.
Monk: Do you seek oneness with Desala?
Jackson: Desala. I know that word. It sounds tribal, African maybe.
Monk: Desala is everything, everywhere.
Jackson: Nature. It's nature.
Monk: Put no barriers between you and where you are.
O'Neill: Don't look at me.
I believe he wishes us to take off our boots.
O'Neill: Yeah, look. We've been walking a ways today—
Monk: Your journey has only begun.
O'Neill: I'm just saying I think I'm doing us all a big favor by keeping these babies on.
O'Neill: You know me, I'm a huge fan of subtlety, but that's downright encrypted.
Monk: The sun is warm, the wind is wild. The grass is green along the shores. Here no bull can hide.
O'Neill: I don't know about that.
Jackson: Jack, he's speaking in Zen koans.
Bra'tac: So a Jaffa cannot seek oneness before he is willing to die?
Monk: When the mind is freed, no body is required. I sense you are not ready to meet Oma Desala.
Bra'tac: I am not ready to die. But I take solace in the fact that journey is ahead of me.
Monk: Why do you seek this child of flesh and bones?
Jackson: He is the son of my wife.
Monk: But not your son.
Jackson: No. But my wife is dead now and I promised her I would make sure the boy is safe.
Monk: And you are sure he will be safe with you.
Jackson: Yes. Absolutely.
Monk: Because it is so clear, it takes a longer time to realize it. If you immediately know the candlelight is fire, then the meal was cooked a long time ago.
Jackson: Right. I, ah, I have no idea what you're talking about.
Jackson: Why did you tell me to do that?
Monk: Why did you do it?
Jackson: Because you told me to.
Monk: Because you trusted.
Jackson: Yes.
Monk: Well then use the capacity for trust. Trust Oma Desala. Do not believe you can light the candle, believe she can light the candle.
Jackson: The monk is just someone who's sort of taken up a curatorship.
O'Neill: Kind of a janitor?
Jackson: More of a guide.
O'Neill: An usher?
Jackson: It doesn't matter.
O'Neill: We didn't come here to learn parlor tricks. Is the boy here or not?
O'Neill: Please understand I'm on the verge of ordering a complete search of this place, with or without his cooperation.
Jackson: You can't do that.
O'Neill: You're confused, Daniel, I can. So far I haven't.
O'Neill: If we happen to make it out of this one in one piece, remind me to harm Daniel severely.
Jackson: Jack, if you're ever going to trust me now is the time. The alien is the one with the powers and she is not someone you want to fool with, if you get my drift.


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Annual Baltimore Mayors Cup Soccer Tournament/Festival
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Annual Citywide Soccer Tournament Extreme Competition Mens, Competitive Coed 11v11 at Banner Field, Utz Field, Dunbar & Bonvegna. New this year adding festival with vendors representing the different cultures of most popular soccer countries such as Mexico, Venezuala, England, Greece and more


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Harrison Ford's aviation case comes to a close without penalties
SANTA MONICA, CA – Star Wars actor Harrison Ford has gotten the green light to keep flying airplanes after an investigation following his February aviation accident was closed on Monday.
On February 13, Ford had a mishap with his private plane when he flew over an American Airlines passenger jet and landed on a taxiway instead of on a runway at Santa Ana's John Wayne Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration concluded its investigation by stating that "no administrative or enforcement action was warranted." Ford's lawyer, Stephen Hofer, released a statement saying that the actor's pilot's certificate remains without restriction. The actor will not be fined.
Hofer noted that the actor has had a "long history of compliance" with FAA rules and that he has remained a "cooperative attitude during the investigation." As this was Ford's second licensed accident after his 2015 crash near a Santa Monica airport, Ford had agreed to seek voluntary "airman counseling" before the case was officially closed.
According to investigators, the Indiana Jones veteran was alone at the time of his recent accident in his Aviat Husky. It is reported that Ford had been distracted by an Airbus passenger jet landing ahead of him. He acknowledged his mishap at the time of the accident, sending a radio message to the tower saying, "I'm the schmuck that landed on the taxiway."
The FAA declined to comment.


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This Indian dish made with a variety of greens is one of the easiest curries to make. Cook the veggies and blend until creamy then serve with rice or chapati. It's that easy.
About the recipe
Hitesh's big birthday was back in end of February, and he didn't want any celebration of any kind for this milestone birthday. Which meant that I had to celebrate it 😀 We had a surprise party for him and as a few of you may know, pulling off a surprise party is tough. But somehow we managed it with the help of our dear friends Swati and Tarak who hosted the birthday celebration at their home.
To make this party a very personal and heartfelt celebration for Hitesh, I asked all our friends (the ladies in the bunch) to bring their favorite dish that they knew he liked.
This was the perfect birthday celebration for a guy like Hitesh – who loves good food and great company.
What we ended up with at this dinner was an amazing variety of food from all corners of India. There was Indian food from Gujarat in western India, from Tamilnadu in southern India, from UP in northern India, from Mangalore from southwest India, and everything in between, and lets not forget cake from right here in U.S. of A.
These wonderful ladies took a lot of time and effort to make some of the most delectable Indian foods.
Saag Sabjee. Greens Curry
One of the dishes at the party was a curry made with greens and potatoes that our friend Pallavi brought for this special celebration.
Here is the email Pallavi sent me before the party:
"Kalpana, I am actually planning to make an amazing Saag sabjee with Mustard greens, Arugula, Broccoli, Baby Turnip, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Green Chilies and probably either potatoes or paneer for Hitesh's Bday. It will also have Indian seasonings. I have already done the prep work for this. See you on Saturday. Pallavi"
I ask you, when you see an email like this, doesn't it get you curious? I couldn't wait for Saturday to try this curry. Pallavi's Saag Sabjee was a hit, I heard others asking her for the recipe.
I told Pallavi I would love to post this recipe, that way everyone can make this super healthy scrumptious super greens curry, and she graciously shared it with me.
Saag Sabjee with Mustard greens, Arugula, Broccoli, Baby Turnip, Red Onions, Spinach, Tomatoes, Ginger, Green Chilies and Potatoes
Recipe courtesy of Pallavi
Serves 8-10
- 2 large bunches of spinach – about 4-6 cups chopped
- 2 cups mustard greens chopped
- 2 cups arugula
- 4 cups chopped broccoli or 2 bunches
- 1 bunch baby turnips – about 4-6 turnips chopped
- 4 large potatoes boiled until tender. Peeled, cut and set aside.
- 2 large red onions chopped
- 4 tomatoes – chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 6 -8 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 green chili seeds removed if you don't want the heat
- 1 tsp asafoetida powder
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Oil
- In a large pot heat 2 tbsp oil. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida powder and toast in oil for 2-3 seconds. Now add chopped garlic, ginger and onions and sauté until onions are cooked and translucent about 5-10 minutes.
- Add all the vegetables. This includes all the greens, tomatoes, broccoli, and baby turnips. Cook covered for 10-15 minutes until all the vegetables are tender. You may have to add a cup or two of water to prevent the vegetables from burning.
- Once the vegetables are cooked turn the stove off. Using a hand blender blend the vegetables into a puree or sauce like consistency. Place the pot back on the stove and continue cooking. Add all the spices – coriander powder, garam masala, and turmeric, and mix in. Add cooked potatoes and salt and mix into greens.
- Cook covered for additional 5 minutes for all the flavors to get incorporated into the potatoes. Saag Sabjee is ready. Serve hot with rice or chapati or tortillas.
- Cook's Notes: Pallavi said you could pretty much add any combination of greens you wish in this curry. If you like you can also use paneer instead of potatoes.
Let me end this recipe with a few more pics of this fun birthday dinner for Hitesh.
A very special thank you to all the ladies who took the time and effort to make this delectable feast for the celebration!


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Out now from UBI Soft is Steep X Games which you can get on PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Steep the open world sports game featuring ski, snowboard, paraglide, wingsuit, rocket wingsuit, sled, BASE jump, and speed riding – is designed for a culture that's all about sharing experiences with the world. Steep features a seamless multiplayer mode, populating the world with players as they explore the Alps and Alaska. Players and friends across the globe can take on challenges together, or compete with each other to snag the top spot on the leaderboards. Players can also participate in several competitive live programs, such as the monthly Steep World Tour, where players take on specific challenges to qualify in tournaments and have a chance to win exclusive rewards. In addition, by entering the Alaska X Games Village, players can learn how to master real-life X Games disciplines such as Big Air, SuperPipe, and Slopestyle.
My Opinion: this is a fun game as you can have fun being a snowboarder and trying different tricks to win. I found the graphics to be great and easy to play as well with hours of entertainment.
See more at https://steep.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/home
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Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.


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"A rising tide lifts all boats."
-John F. Kennedy
Historically, this phrase was used referring to the economy. Today, I can't help but apply it to our fundraising world, in that a good outcome—and good information—benefits us all. (This logic is a large part of why we've provided our research and webinars free of charge for over 10 years.)
There are countless other industry blogs out there sharing useful information that's advantageous to all. They're timely and relatable, with insight from experienced fundraising professionals; their point of view gleaned from decades of nonprofit service.
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we are spreading the love and sharing some of our favorite industry blogs, and a few podcasts too. I hope you'll enjoy them just as much as I do!
CLAIRIFICATION—Claire Axelrad is, hands down, one of my favorite bloggers to read. (And now that she's joining forces with Bloomerang, look out!) Like a treasure box, this blog is a rich resource with relatable concepts. Her topics and views give you a lot to think about. A 30-plus-year fundraising veteran, Claire's walked the walk, fundraising for San Francisco Food Bank and Jewish Family and Children's Services, among others.
Why we love it: The last line of her bio is, "The money will come, but it won't be about the money. It will be about the love." The love shows.
MICHAEL ROSEN SAYS—I've known Michael for well over 15 years and have always enjoyed talking to him about both fundraising opportunities and challenges. Similar to his book, his blog doesn't disappoint! A wealth of topics and knowledge, with topics that were surely inspired by everyday interactions and "aha" moments. This blog doesn't ride the tide of "trendy" fundraising.
Why we love it: Everything Michael writes about is true to the roots of his book, Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing. He shares his own personal stories as well as other donors' stories, and articulates where charities can 'do better'. Extra: Engaging comment section.
PASSIONATE GIVING BLOG—The team at Veritus Group continues to provide great perspective and thought-provoking content around the obstacles that fundraisers face day-to-day. Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels are renowned industry experts and consistently deliver food for thought.
Why we love it: They're brutally honest and tell you what you need to hear—not what you want to hear.
FUTURE FUNDRAISING NOW—I remember meeting Jeff Brooks for the first time at a Bridge Conference in Washington D.C. years ago. Jeff has always brought his unique take, fueled by years of experience, to his blogs. Titles like "Your organization is NOT as unique as you think it is!" give you an accurate sense of his refreshing candor.
Why we love it: Straight to the point and keeps it simple. Jeff is the king of hard-hitting lists.
BLOOMERANG—Since I first joined the planned giving industry over 18 years ago, I've been a fan of Jay Love. At that time Jay was Co-Founder and CEO of eTapestry and was already advocating fundraising industry standards in a creative and engaging way. While Jay has moved on to be Bloomerang's Co-Founder and CRO (Chief Relationship Officer), his passion and wisdom are more evident than ever in this blog.
Why we love it: Bloomerang answers all of the questions you've been asking, and some that you haven't even thought of yet.
NONPROFIT AF—I first heard about Vu Le when his blog was entitled Nonprofit Blog with Balls. That being said, he's got an in-your-face approach to an assortment of topics. These topics are 18 and counting, including ED Life (for executive directors who sometimes feel alone), grant writing, office culture and unicorns—you'll get it when read it.
Why we love it: Makes you laugh, and think, when you need it most.
IGNITED FUNDRAISING—Lori Jacobwith's long-running blog has been on my list for quite some time. She always provides sensible tips and valuable input on a variety of topics that impact all fundraisers.
Why we love it: She doesn't just give words of advice. She offers up quotes, videos, tools, and next steps to inspire your fundraising.
THE AGITATOR | DONOR VOICE—No doubt you've long heard that fundraising is part art and part science. In fact, one of the first fundraising books I read almost 20 years ago was Doug White's The Art of Planned Giving. Fast forward 10 years, and The Agitator was one of the first fundraising blogs I followed. What I've specifically enjoyed as the blog has evolved is their focus on and support of research and the science behind fundraising trends.
Why we love it: Because #science.
GET FULLY FUNDED—Down to earth and direct, covering everything from budgeting for small nonprofits to building an online donation page. It's all here.
Why we love it: Includes additional resources and a quick takeaway bottom line.
JOHN HAYDON—While, to be fair, I only recently started officially following John's blog, I've been following his blog posts for some time via his Twitter feed. John does a great job of bringing practical examples and ideas to fundraisers that constantly want to market better in the ever-changing digital age.
Why we love it: Crazy simple tips you can use today. "5 Features of Effective Email Newsletters" and "5 Ways to Use Donor Data to Segment your Email List" are just a couple examples of quick reads with immediate value. And his Facebook Live Hump Day Coffee Breaks, because who doesn't love coffee and breaks?
BONUS BLOG: SETH GODIN—It's true, Seth's Blog is not a fundraising blog. However, fundraising success is dependent on marketing, and Seth is one of the best! Fundraisers are skilled in a lot of things: raising money, building relationships and being evangelists for their organizations—but marketing is typically something that they don't have near enough time to learn about. Seth's blog is as good a place as any to start.
Why I love it: Fundraising is marketing. You're marketing yourself, your organization and its mission. It's a wise idea to, at least occasionally, take a step back from the fundraising world and see what the for-profits are up to.
(FOR UNIVERSITY FUNDRAISERS: Check out this blog just for you, Capture Higher Ed's blog.)
JOE TUMOLO—Joe carries several planned giving-specific podcasts (topics include "Simple Plan for Planned Giving" and "The End of Planned Giving?") with engaging industry guests. Each is about a 5- to 20-minute listen.
Why we love it: A wide range of topics presented by seasoned planned giving pros.
THE FUNDRAISING AUTHORITY—A plethora of podcasts to pick and choose, like "Getting Your Organization Ready to Raise More Money," "Thinking Big About Non-Profit Fundraising" and "How to Thank Your Donors the Right Way." Each is about a half hour in length—perfect for a one-way or to-and-from-work commute.
Why we love it: Enthusiastic delivery gets your own great thoughts pumped up.
NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP PODCAST—An in-depth library of nearly 100 episodes, each about 30 minutes, and a guest roster that will keep you coming back for more.
Why we love it: Keeps you current. "What the Harvard Business Review has to say about leadership" and "Fundraising with Social Media" are prime examples of this podcast staying on top of the trends.
*not all and in no particular order
Like I mentioned, these are only a few of the industry blogs and podcasts we favor (there are quite a few more that we follow). How about you? What blogs—or podcasts—do you read for a pick-me-up or for a new eye on an old topic? We know there's even more to love.


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The 2014 World Cup's final match is set: Germany vs. Argentina. adidas has unveiled the final match ball, the brazuca, that we'll see on the pitch on Sunday.
This is my look for the #WorldCup final. I needed laser surgery, but it was worth it. #ouch pic.twitter.com/9nUPXqnEOo
— brazuca (@brazuca) July 10, 2014
Brazuca has taken on a personality of its own, quite literally, with a massive Twitter account that has amassed 3.29 million followers over less than a year.
The World Cup's final match gets under way at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday on ABC.


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PayPal is on the hunt for international acquisitions to drive growth and fend off predators, as it prepares to separate from eBay and become an independent company in the first of several big technology split-ups this year.PayPal正在物色国际并购目标以推展快速增长并避免自己被并购。该公司眼下于是以打算瓦解eBay沦为一家独立国家的公司——这将冲破今年数家大型科技公司拆分的序幕。Chief executive Dan Schulmantold the Financial Times that acquisitions would be a priority, as PayPal uses the $6bn war chest that is a legacy of the split.PayPal首席执行官丹舒尔曼(Dan Schulman)向英国《金融时报》回应,并购将不会是公司的优先考虑到事项,因为此次拆分给它带给60亿美元的现金储备。
"The balance sheet affords us the opportunity to look opportunistically where it makes sense to acquire," he said. "I think there is a tremendous opportunity to look across the world."他说道:"当前的财务状况给我们带给了物色有价值的并购标的的机会。纵观全球,我们具有极大的并购机遇。"The strong balance sheet would also support PayPal's lending programmes, he noted.舒尔曼认为,强大的资产负债表也将反对PayPal的贷款项目。
PayPal will pass a milestone towards independence today as pricing begins for its shares. Shareholders of eBay will get one share in PayPal per share they hold when the formal split takes place on July 17.今日PayPal将不会启动股票定价,从而向沦为一家独立国家公司踏出里程碑意义的一步。7月17日月拆分时,eBay的股东每持有人1股eBay股票将取得1股PayPal股票。
The company's enterprise value could be about $40bn, roughly two-thirds of eBay's valuation, analysts at Wedbush estimated.Wedbush的分析师估算,PayPal的企业价值约为400亿美元,约是eBay估值的三分之二。PayPal's rapid growth — revenues were up 19 per cent last year, with customers rising 13 per cent — has come increasingly from outside the eBay empire.PayPal的很快快速增长——去年收益快速增长19%,客户快速增长13%——更加来自eBay帝国的外部。Last week PayPal announced it would spend nearly $1bn to purchase Xoom, a growing international remittances company, which will leave about $5bn in net cash on its balance sheet.PayPal上周宣告,将耗资近10亿美元并购Xoom,这将让公司资产负债表上只剩大约50亿美元现金。Xoom是一家正在茁壮中的国际外汇公司。
Other recent acquisitions include Braintree, which bolstered PayPal's presence in processing software used in mobile apps. That deal included Venmo, a money transfer app for splitting the cost of meals or paying rent, which has seen total payment volumes quadruple in the past year.PayPal最近的并购还包括Braintree公司,后者让PayPal增大进占移动应用于中的处理软件。该交易还包括了Braintree旗下账户应用于Venmo,该应用于可用作承担餐费或者缴纳租金。
Venmo在过去一年里的缴纳总额快速增长了3倍。Even as PayPal looks for acquisitions, it is considered a takeover target itself, particularly when cashed-up companies such as Apple and Google are trying to bolster their own payments businesses.就在PayPal谋求并购目标之际,它本身也被视作并购目标,特别是在是在苹果(Apple)和谷歌(Google)等资金丰沛的公司希望提高自己的缴纳业务之际。


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Peter Faber grew up in southern France tending to his father's sheep. While attending the College of Sainte-Barbe in Paris, Faber befriended St. Francis Xavier and St. Ignatius Loyola. In addition to being a co-founder of the Society of Jesus, Faber spent his life trying to bring a revival of Christian piety. He was a master of spiritual exercises. While he was very hard on himself, he was gentle to those that he preached to. Faber served as a source of guidance and instruction to many. During his life, he traveled to Portugal, Spain, Germany, and Rome while spreading the message of the Jesuits one person at a time. Because of his works, Pope Francis canonized him on December 17, 2013.
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"Dopé!" I say to myself in French early on a Sunday morning, as I finish my second cup of coffee and go upstairs to pop a couple of ibuprofen. Dopé is a taunt shouted at Lance Armstrong during the Tour de France by skeptical spectators who can't believe he has gotten to where he is without chemical assistance. In my case caffeine is a wake-up call, a voluntary addiction. Anti-inflammatory medication is a temporary crutch for my ankle, which aches after a too-abrupt ramp-up of mileage during the past few weeks. Legal drugs, to be sure, but I'd much rather do without. Sometimes I ask myself whether I should give up fancy padded socks and high-tech cushioned shoes. Then I come to my senses. "Dopé!"
"You dope!" I say to myself in English an hour later. I've arrived at the starting point for a much-anticipated 20 mile race and find myself the only one there. A quick phone call confirms that the event was held yesterday, on Saturday. I simply misread the schedule. "You dope!"
What next? Pre-race butterflies magically leave my stomach as soon as I discover my mistake; I'm now ready to stretch my legs. Another call, and friend KS agrees to go jogging with me. He leads me at a brisk pace along a course in his neighborhood, a couple of laps around a huge open field where local TV/radio transmitter antennas tower adjacent to a conjunction of freeways. We do ~4 miles together, plus warm-up and cool-down walks, chatting all the while.
I drive home, still in the mood for motion. Hmmm --- there's a gap on my route map between the origin of the Anacostia River and the National Mall. I've been thinking about filling it, some day. Today? A check of the charts suggests that the missing link is maybe half a dozen miles along city streets; add a few more for zig-zags. It will take me a similar trek to reach the starting point if I follow some nice paths I know along tributary streams. Total 15-20 miles, assuming I ride the subway home. Sounds both feasible and fun, especially since there are a couple of obvious opportunities to bail along the way and take public transit back to Che^z. And some solo time might be refreshing.
I change socks; feetsies feel fine. I fill a water bottle, tuck a few dollars and some change into a pouch along with a cellphone and an energy bar. Plans A through Z are available to me if necessary. I grab a GPS receiver and set off.
It's a lovely day, unseasonably warm for early January, with scattered clouds, light breezes and damp roads from earlier showers. I'm dressed in my usual summer attire of thin mesh shirt and dayglo fluorescent orange-pink shorts. High visibility helps when crossing busy streets. I take it slow and give myself generous walk breaks every 5 minutes, plus occasional bonus walks on uphill segments. Average pace is a comfortable 11-12 minutes/mile.
After half an hour along local streets I join Sligo Creek Trail. I greet joggers headed upstream and wave at babies being pushed along in their perambulators. Cyclists blast past --- how can they see enough to enjoy themselves at such a speed? Wooden bridges escort the trail across water that riffles and ripples on the rocks below. Squirrels dart away at my fearsome approach. I cross from Montgomery into Prince George's County and pause at a neighborhood store to buy something sugary to drink. Then I juggle GPS, water, and cherry cola for the next few miles until I finish the bottle and find a trash can to discard it in.
I reach the end of Sligo Creek and continue down the Northwest Branch Trail. Stairs to the West Hyattsville metro station beckon --- but I resist the temptation to stop. A dog-walker confirms that Rhode Island Avenue is the next major street, just before the railroad bridges. I leave the footpath and climb an embankment. I'm on US Route 1.
Now instead of flowing waters, sidewalks lead me beside parked cars and bus stops, fire stations and pawn shops, garages and liquor stores. At the two hour mark I cross Eastern Avenue and enter the District of Columbia. Kids on an apartment balcony shout greetings down at me. I catch a fragment of a Sunday afternoon sermon through a half-open church door. Several passers-by smile at me and say "Happy New Year!" I thank them and return the benediction.
The weather remains warm, almost uncomfortably so. My shorts start to chafe; my shirt is sweat-soaked; my pace slows. I take advantage of DONT WALK signs to catch my breath --- wisely, given the number of cars that speed through red lights in front of me. But the old legs still feel good. I don't even think about punching out as the route takes me by another metro stop.
Approaching downtown I turn onto 7th Street NW, thread my way around construction projects, and pass the DC Convention Center. There's an automobile expo. Attendees carry away big logo-marked plastic bags of loot. They look happy.
I slant down New York Avenue to the White House. Guards guard the entrances. Concrete barriers and spiked fences form a backdrop for people taking pictures of one another. Street vendors block half the sidewalks with souvenir t-shirt displays.
Then the Mall, where geese honk and tourists attempt to refold maps. The high density of landmarks overwhelms my little GPS receiver's screen and I give up trying to consult it. I proceed west past the long black walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. There's a water fountain that I remember from last winter, the first functional one along the route today. I refill my squeeze bottle.
The Lincoln Memorial rises in front of me. I climb the slippery-wet marble steps and pause to read an inscription where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke, then turn to look back at the Washington Monument. The obelisk blocks the view of the Capitol building, but the Library of Congress dome peeks around on the right. In the foreground the Reflecting Pond doesn't reflect; it's drained.
I enter the shadows inside the memorial. Abraham Lincoln's statue broods above a few dozen people who speak in hushed tones or not at all. I join a handful standing to one side. We read the Gettysburg Address carved on the wall. My eyes go misty, as they did when I saw the same words on a plaque at Gettysburg Cemetery.
198 minutes elapsed time. I stop my watch in the quiet space there at Lincoln's feet. Journey over.
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Illegal Immigrants and the New (Stolen) American Dream
Let's say I break into your home because, well, it's nicer than mine. You're asleep or otherwise occupied so I just relax, raid your fridge, and make myself at home.
The next morning you come downstairs and find me on the couch watching cartoons. You demand I leave or you'll call the cops. I say, "No way, I like it here." You call the police, and they say there's nothing they can do. After all, Congress has refused to pass any laws impacting illegal immigrants. Likewise, the local city council or mayor have designated your neighborhood as being part of a "sactuary zone." The cops do nothing. They can do nothing.
In the meantime I decide to take your nice red convertible for a spin. It's just sitting in the garage. You left the keys in it. Off I go.
You see, I don't really care about your stupid laws. I came across the border illegally, my court date was months ago. I didn't show. I do some odd jobs for cash (no taxes.) When I feel sick I go to the emergency room. It costs you and your neighbors $700, but it costs me nothing because I intend to ignore the bill. Why not?
I really don't care about the United States. Don't misunderstand, I love being in the United States, but it's not the people, laws, history, culture, or values I care about … I love the free stuff … free for me anyway.
And with the help of Democrat leaders who hold seminars to tell illegal immigrants like me about the many ways to avoid ICE and other law enforcement, it's easy to dodge the raids that might cause my deportation. Piece of Cake!
I'll never understand the many politicians who care more about us illegal immigrants than your own homeless, or vets, or elderly, or disabled or poor; but so long as they do, you can't blame me for taking advantage.
It's not as easy as it sounds. Today I have to get my food stamp card (EBT card) so I can eat for free. Later, I'll join a protest at ICE headquarters with other illegals. (And by the way, we don't care for the term "illegal" since we have as much right to be here as you do, but it doesn't really matter what you call us–we'll still be here no matter what, right?) We'll chant songs against ICE. We'll take down the American flag and put up the Mexican flag. It'll be great. So much fun. And great seeing Republican heads explode.
Ran across a couple of homeless women today. Each had collected a fair amount from people who had stopped to contribute. They probably collected $500 or more. Think I'll track them down, take their money, then have a little fun with them if you know what I mean. Imagine, Democrat leaders would rather watch out for us illegal immigrants than their own country's homeless women. It's great to be an illegal immigrant!
Just being in America is a great gig. We illegals have it made. American taxpayers provide us with protection against federal immigration enforcement, they give us drivers' licenses, and they give us free healthcare. All we have to do is vote to put Democrats in power. It's a win, win. They get the power. We get the food stamps, free housing, free healthcare, and free housing. And if we work, we get paid in cash so no stinking taxes!
Now this is an American dream I can get behind.


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Norm was 4th at the 2004 USA Weightlifting Nationals! He still trains and competes occasionally, despite his busy schedule.
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Here is a slightly tougher problem. Suppose you are asked to actually prove the formula; cosine theta equals u.v over the magnitude of u times the magnitude of v. This is the formula for finding the angle theta, between two vectors, u and v. I draw a picture; here's is vector u, here's vector v and angle theta. And I've drawn a third vector w, that goes from the point of v to the point of u.
Let me start by defining some components. I'll call u, . And v will be . Let's also observe that v plus w equals u. They are head to tail, so u equals v plus w and that means that I can solve for w by subtracting v from both sides. So w equals u minus v, let me write this way, w equals u minus v, and we'll use that.
The first thing I want to do is write an expression for the magnitude of w². That's the same as the magnitude of u minus v². U minus v is going to have components, . Let me write that.
Normally when you're taking the magnitude you get the squared root of the sum of squares of the two components. We want the magnitude squared. I just want the sum of the squares of the two components. This squared; u1 minus v1², plus this squared, u2 minus v2². I have two binomials. I can expand this. I get u1² minus 2u1v1 plus v1² plus, now this guy, u2² minus 2u2v2 plus v2².
Let me collect like terms together. The u1's and u2's I'm going to collect together first. So I have u1² plus u2². That takes care of these guys. Let me get the v's together. Plus v1² plus v2². And finally the -2 terms. I'm going to pull the -2 out of them and that will leave u1v1 plus u2v2.
Let's take a look at what we've got; u1² plus u2², is exactly the magnitude of u², plus v1² plus v2² is exactly the magnitude of v². Minus 2 times, and this is u.v. What I have here is that the magnitude of w² can be written this way. Let me put a little number 1 next to that.
What I want to do is come up with another expression for the magnitude of w² using the law of cosines. Just one trip back here again, let's take a look at the triangle here. We can use the law of cosines because what we're solving for, is the length of this opposite side. We have the length of this vector is this magnitude. I want to find the length squared and that's going to be one side squared plus the other side squared minus 2 times the product times the cosine of the angle between. That's the law of cosines. Let me do that.
Magnitude of w² equals magnitude of u² plus the magnitude of v². These are the two sides, minus 2 times the product, times the cosine of the angle between them. This is going to be my equation 2.
Compare this to this. I have two things that equal the magnitude of w². I can just set them equal to each other and here is what I get. This guy, magnitude of u² plus magnitude of v² minus 2 magnitude of u, magnitude of v, cosine theta equals, this guy; Magnitude of u² plus magnitude of v² minus 2u.v. A lot of things cancel which is a relief. u² cancels, v² cancels, even the -2 coefficient cancels. What you're left with is u.v equals the magnitude of u times the magnitude of v cosine theta. Let me write that down.
The last step is just divide. This is just a number so I can divide it out. Cosine theta equals u.v over the magnitude of u times the magnitude of v. That's a tough proof but you're going to be proud of yourself if you made it through all the way.


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Paramedics from Cornwall Air Ambulance were part of a multi-agency response that helped rescue three teenagers who fell from a cliff in Porthleven on Saturday 4 May.
The incident happened just before midnight. Critical care paramedic Stuart Croft was flown to the scene in the HM Coastguard helicopter, while critical care paramedic Thomas Hennessy Jones attended in the charity's rapid response vehicle.
Alongside colleagues from South Western Ambulance Service and Coastguard Rescue Officers, the paramedics were airlifted to the beach where they located the three men. Two had suffered critical injuries in the fall and the third sustained serious injuries after falling up to 100ft.
Battling in the dark, against an incoming tide, the paramedics provided emergency care, helping to stabilise the patients, before they were transferred to the helicopter and airlifted to Derriford Hospital.
Thomas said: "This was a difficult mission, we had to reach the casualties with very little light and with the tide coming in. All the emergency services came together to co-ordinate the rescue and make sure the teenagers were safely transferred from the beach to the helicopter and onwards to hospital for urgent medical care."
Great team work from everyone involved, including Porthleven, Mullion and Penzance Coastguard Rescue teams, Lizard RNLI, SWASFT paramedics, Omega Medical and the crew on board the HM Coastguard helicopter.


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Yesterday, the message below was posted to the debian-vote mailing list.
Censors blocked it. It wasn't received by list subscribers and it isn't visible in the debian-vote list archive.
Can you see any possible way that this message violates the code of conduct used by this free software community?
In many free software communities, we accept that we contribute without the promise of anything in return.
In Debian, they gave us the promise of membership. Membership doesn't mean much either, except the right to vote. But it turns out even that was a hollow promise. Enrico Zini from the Debian account managers team simply deleted a candidate from the Debian keyring in the same way that he would delete an unwanted file, just days before elections were announced.
enrico@debian:~$ dpkg --purge person enrico@debian:~$ rm -rf serious/questions
When Zini tampered with the keyring, no due process was followed, no reason was given to the volunteer and any reason made up after the fact has no credibility. But making stuff up retrospectively to justify bullying isn't new.
Let me make that clear: for people not in the cabal, this ballot feels like it has been rigged before it even started. Certain people resented an independent candidate succeeding as FSFE Fellowship representative and think they can obstruct similar candidates in Debian.
Given there has already been extraordinary stress for people during the crisis, it is more important than ever for the debate about this platform to take place. An event this serious has ramifications for all free software communities because volunteers everywhere are losing faith in all of us.
If you would like to see a transparent and credible election debate proceed in Debian or if you would like to comment for or against any candidate, please write to the debian-project mailing list (subscribe, post). (NOTE: multiple people complained their attempts to send messages about voting were censored/blocked on official Debian mailing lists) ⬆
Subject: Re: Debian Project Leader Elections 2019: Call for nominations Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2019 06:16:06 -0700 From: Mike Bird <email@example.com> To: firstname.lastname@example.com CC: Debian Project Secretary - Kurt Roeckx <email@example.com>
On Sat March 9 2019 19:44:17 Steve Langasek wrote: > There are no provisions in the Debian constitution for non-Developers to be > nominated for the position of DPL.
The Debian Constitution provides that Developers may nominate themselves. There is no prohibition against non-Developers nominating themselves. There is no requirement that the DPL be a Developer.
Compare the Speaker of the House in the US for whom membership is not required[1,2]. The members may if they choose elect a non-member Speaker.
Under the Debian Constitution there is now a candidate, the nomination period has closed, and no more candidates may be nominated.
Should you disagree with the long-overdue reforms highlighted in Daniel's excellent platform you can of course vote None Of The Above.
[1] "The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker". [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives


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This promising colt was the first foal of our superb producer Stonewall Fantasia, a daughter of the Knabstrupper stallion, Atlantis*, imported from Germany. Stonewall Fandango was the first of five consecutive full siblings from this cross, followed in 2010 by Stonewall Durango, 2011 by Stonewall Calypso, 2012 by Stonewall Samba and 2013 by Stonewall Minuet.
In our Stonewall Sporthorse breeding program, we rarely keep colts as stallions, sell all the geldings and occasionally keep a favored filly to perform and work, then join our small broodmare band. Stonewall Fandango was sold as a two year old. We were delighted to see him go into the hands of the celebrated Danish Grand Prix rider Sandra Hansen. Sandra's accomplished stable is called DenEquus based in San Juan Capistrano.
Stonewall Fandango was started by us in harness and under saddle, but commenced his serious training as a three year old in the capable hands of Sandra Hansen. Sandra trains with the guidance of the former Olympic judge Axel Steiner, the revered German trainer Conrad Schumacher and others, to prepare her horses to succeed at the highest level(s) of competition.It has been exciting for us to follow Stonewall Fandango's rapid ascent of the dressage ranks, from introductory and training levels, through first, second and third levels, to reach fourth level at the astonishing young age of seven in 2016. Fandango contines to perform with extraordinary consistency, trained and exhibited exclusively by Sandra Hansen.
There is little doubt that Stonewall Fandango will soon reach the rarefied heights of Grand Prix performance.
Fandango's CenterLine Scores.
Fandango's look-alike paternal half-brother Stonewall Marengo recently joined Sandra at DenEquus, also winning in his first outings in dressage on the challenging Southern California circuit. Together, these impressive young performers are leading the way for a new generation of Stonewall Sporthorses.
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WASHINGTON — D.C. ranks last in the United States in ensuring the safety and education of its underprivileged children, according to a new study from WalletHub, an online business information company.
The District has one of the highest percentages of children in foster care and in single-parent families, the data show. It also has one of the highest percentages of children who are maltreated, below the poverty line and "food insecure."
Moreover, D.C. has the highest infant death rate in the nation, and children in the city are more likely to be part of homeless families, compared with other areas.
"Low-income children are disproportionately African-American, Hispanic or recent immigrants," Gail F. Melson, a Human Development and Family Studies professor at Purdue University, told WalletHub. "And sadly, there is actual hostility toward these groups, among some sectors of the political class."
Conversely, Virginia has the lowest percentage of children in foster care in the U.S., according to the study. Maryland was second behind New Hampshire for having the lowest percentage of children living below the poverty line.
Overall, Virginia and Maryland ranked 10th and 17th in the survey.
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|Release date : Sep 12, 2014
|123telugu.com Rating : 3/5
|Director : K. S. Ravindra
|Producer : Rockline Venkatesh
|Music Director : S. Thaman
|Starring : Ravi Teja, Hansika, Regina Cassandra
Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja is back after the success of 'Balupu' with the movie 'Power'. The film is releasing today in a massive way across many centres and with good expectations. 'Power' has been directed by Bobby and Rockline Venkatesh is the producer. The movie has Hansika and Regina in the lead roles. Can Ravi Teja live up to the expectations and deliver with 'Power' ? Let us see.
Story :
Baldev Saha (Ravi Teja) is a very corrupt but daring and dashing police officer. He loses his life in one attempt to rescue a dreaded gangster named Ganguly (Sampath ). This leads to confusion and chaos in the Kolkata political and mafia circles. The Home Minister of West Bengal (Mukesh Rishi) is desperate to find the whereabouts of Ganguly.
In the meantime, Tirupathi (Ravi Teja) surfaces in the town of Hyderabad and he is shown as the brother in law of a police inspector named Animuthyam (Brahmanandam). Tirupathi's sole aim in life is to become a cop and he tries every trick in the book to become one.
Mukesh Rishi's eyes fall on Tirupathi and he convinces the youngster to step into the shoes of Baldev Saha. Tirupathi is delighted to oblige and he finally hunts down Ganguly and hands him over to the Home Minister.
This is when the real twist is revealed and a mystery behind the death of Baldev Saha is cleared. Who is Tirupathi? What happened to Baldev Saha? Why is the Home Minister so desperate to get Ganguly?
That is the story of 'Power'.
Plus Points :
Ravi Teja is very handsome looking in the film, especially in the role of Baldev Saha. He looks macho and his power packed performance is a major saving grace for the film. In the role of Tirupathi, he is pretty good.
Hansika and Regina do not have any importance in the story but they look good and bring much needed glamour into the movie.
The first half of the film is pretty entertaining with some good comedy involving Brahmanandam, Sapthagiri and Ravi Teja. Hansika too joins in. The interval episode is neatly executed, with a nice twist.
Minus Points :
The story of this movie is very routine and the second half is quite old in terms of treatment and scenes. Most of the scenes are a mixture of 'Balupu', 'Vikramarkudu' and even 'Daruvu'.
After the good first half, the director lost focus in the second half and the climax episode is very bad. It resembles the climax of 'Balupu', with a parody song also coming in at the end. Speaking of songs, none of them are good and they disturb the flow of story.
Though Ravi Teja looks deadly as a powerful cop, the director could not effectively handle his character. As a result, there is unnecessary confusion and lack of gripping emotions in the film.
Technical Aspects :
Cinematography is good . Thaman's background music is decent but he needs to develop some fresh tunes or risk becoming monotonous. Bobby makes an ok impression as a director but he needs to ensure that the graph of the film never goes down. He could not handle the pace in the second half.
Dialogues are ok.
Verdict :
' Power ' is going to end up as an average entertainer for Ravi Teja. A strong first half is a good asset for the movie but a below par second half spoiled the overall experience somewhat. Hansika and Regina add glamour to the movie. Business wise, the movie will have a tough fight as 'Aagadu' is getting ready to come in a week's time.
123telugu.com Rating – 3/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
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