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Let's Talk About Your Financial Health!
Well, because we give a shit… about your life, as a WHOLE!
Yep, the whole pie!
Your spiritual connection is intricately linked to your financial health, which is intricately linked to your physical health, which is intricately linked to your relationship wellbeing and so on and so forth. Ya get the point, right?
DISCLAIMER: We aren't talking about how much you earn or spend, whether you can afford to fly business class or what car you drive.
We are talking about how you FEEL.
Are you stressed about money? Or are you STOKED to check your bank account? Do you have a belief that Christmas is an expensive time of year that will drain your bank account? Do you feel like there's just never enough no matter what you earn? Or so you feel financially FREE?
We want YOU, our friends, to feel financially free and be frothing to check out your accounts.
We want you to raise your vibration to one of abundance so that the universe can match that and let it RAIN Benjamin Franklins
How do you raise your vibe? First understand that your feelings indicate your current vibe. If they don't feel abundant, frothy or excited then you might need to adjust. Find thoughts that feel BETTER.
"I know I create my own reality so I'd like to clean up my vibration around money so the universe can gift me with more money!"
Feeling like there isn't enough doesn't feel good, so I want to find things there ARE enough of… there's plenty of water, food, electricity, wifi….
"I am cleaning up my vibe and becoming more abundant every freakin day"
See how much better THOSE thoughts feel?
Now, stay relentlessly in charge of your own thoughts and vibe! Guard that shit with your life! When things start to feel off do SOMETHING to raise that vibration.
Life will give you all you desire, but you've gotta get into the receptive mode, and remember, you'll know you're in the receptive mode when you just FEEL GOOD!


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Have you been looking for nursery bedding without characters or plain fabrics? Well, now you know exactly why Kideroo came about. B&W nurseries by Kideroo are on trend. Zita is a mompreneur that makes monochrome baby bedding and nursery decor for parents who think like her and like all things modern and on trend.

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Zalando interview: international etail giant with a start-up mentality
Since being launched from a flat in Berlin seven years ago, fashion etailer Zalando has gone from strength to strength.
Can a European retailer with a market capitalisation of €7.213bn (£5.304bn), 9,000 employees, more than 1,500 brands and 16 million active customers across 15 markets ever keep alive the start-up spirit it established when it was founded seven years ago in a Berlin flatshare?
It may seem impossible, but the team at Zalando is determined to retain this start-up culture, despite the scale it now operates on. Zalando now operates in 15 markets
"We believe it's important to stay flexible," says David Schröder, senior vice-president of operations, speaking in Zalando's office in the trendy Berlin neighbourhood of Friedrichshain, near to the graffitied East Side Gallery section of the Berlin Wall.
"There's a trial and error culture, we're allowed to make mistakes," he says. "We see it as a sign of really pushing boundaries. It entails more risk than other companies would take"
Zalando, founded by David Schneider and Robert Gentz in 2008, also preserves its start-up culture by encouraging staff to spend time working in different parts of the business, listening to customer service calls or helping deliver orders.
On occasion – just like a start-up – everyone has to muck in. Schröder reels off the time when Zalando moved to a new fulfilment centre in 2010 and did not want to shut down operations.
That meant all staff including the management board worked shifts in the warehouse to ensure it opened on time. It helped encourage camaraderie, says Schröder.
"In many ways it helped foster team spirit and meant everyone was aware of what we're really about – and that's our customers."
It probably also helps that its employees are young, with an average age of just 30, and that Zalando is a fashionable tech company.
Trust and freedom
But it is still trying to attract more engineers through its "radical agility" approach, says Daniel Schneider, the etailer's head of onsite customer journey, who with his sweatshirt, jeans and beard looks like he could be a web developer or an entrepreneur behind one of Berlin's many start-ups.
Sitting in a meeting room kitted out with an old-style camera, sofa, TV and mini wardrobe on rails (created as a replica of a core Zalando customer's lounge), he enthusiastically describes this fairly new business model, which is based on autonomy and trust across its 70 developer teams.
In essence, the teams are given the freedom to work on the projects to which they are assigned.
In this and many other ways, Zalando, which reported EBIT of €62m (£46m) in 2014 – the first profit in its history – is far from a typical retailer.
It is determined to be much more than just a buyer and seller of goods.
"When we announced our IPO, people expected us to keep on expanding the retail business and acquire competitors," says Schneider.
"But actually, while we have a really strong business of buying products and selling them and it's a working business model, it's not a very exciting story.
"While we are still a retailer and we do get new brands in and keep growing, we are also saying that there's so much more in the fashion world that we can do.
"We're looking at retailers, factories and anyone else connected to fashion from the bottom supply chain up and looking at how we can solve problems they have. Then there's the consumer story as well."
Big ambition
When it comes to consumers, Zalando's mission is that when people think of fashion, they naturally think of Zalando.
In other words, its goal is to become the place for fashion and fashion queries.
For example, in September the etailer launched Zalon Chat, a complimentary service enabling customers to sound out fashion advice such as what to wear to a wedding or what shoes will go with their new jumpsuit by pinging off messages through WhatsApp to one of 150 freelance stylists.
"The goal is to answer every question on fashion," says Schneider.
In another initiative that launched last summer, the retailer teamed up with mobile app Amaze to launch the equivalent of "Tinder for clothes".
In a similar way to the dating app, users can swipe left for clothes they like, enabling them to then go ahead and buy the products.
Mobile and personalisation
As mobile shopping grows rapidly – mobile accounted for 57% of traffic to its website in the second quarter of 2015 – it is something Zalando is naturally focused on.
One mobile-led project Zalando has launched gathers some of the most inspiring images using the #zalandostyle or #shareyourstyle from its Instagram community and then selects the best to feature on its site, enabling customers to buy those products or similar items.
Schneider says the project is another means of achieving Zalando's goal of "getting better at inspiration".
He explains: "Over the last few months we have shifted the focus away from conversions to how we can make people come back more often, focusing on engagement."
While the retailer has no interest in exploring the opportunities of virtual reality yet, Schneider believes the retail possibilities of Apple TV have potential: "If you can make that interactive and buy from a TV show, [that would be interesting]. I see that happening very soon."
Like many other etailers, Zalando sees personalisation as a huge opportunity and is testing it. For instance, Zalando gives Nike or G-Star more exposure on the website if visited by known fans of those brands.
"Some day, customers will see different versions of the site – we're not that long away from that happening," Schneider says.
"We can already see it by giving customers different teasers for different brand campaigns."
He sees an opportunity for further personalisation with mobile. "The phone is much more personal and not shared like a laptop is. We could start working with retailers who have stores, and when a person walks past they could be shown deals in those stores [on the Zalando app]."
What would the revenue stream be from that? "We could take revenue or an ad deal, or it could be none of those. We know we have the app for fashion needs, and whether it's a sales opportunity or opportunity for brands to present themselves, it's more about building cool engagement."
He returns to the crux of how Zalando aims to be much more than a fashion retailer.
"We want to be the solution provider. We are less concerned with the specific revenue source – we could generate brand loyalty, brand awareness, happiness of our customer."
Rivalling Asos
In a way, Zalando is very much like UK fashion retailer Asos. Both innovate to create new features to win new customers and engage their current crop of fans.
But unlike Asos, which has huge brand awareness and is successful on its home turf, the UK has been a tough market for Zalando to crack – Zalando declined to share specific country sales – and that is probably not helped by the sheer dominance of its biggest rival.
"The UK is not an easy market for us," admits Schröder. "I consider it to be one of the most evolved fashion ecommerce markets in fashion. There's a lot of good players with great offers, that's why it's been harder for us to establish ourselves there than other markets.
"However, we haven't been as aggressive, and for a long time the shopping experience wasn't level in terms of delivery.
"We still have to do our homework but we nevertheless regard it as an interesting market, and if we say we want to be the leading [fashion etailer] in Europe then we need to be strong in the UK as well. We will keep trying, keep investing."
Zalando has localised offers in 15 markets including the UK, Denmark, Finland and Spain, with free delivery and returns across all markets.
Schröder says that the company sees a lot more opportunity in Europe but does not envisage Zalando expanding beyond it.
"We'll keep investing in our customer proposition. We're opening a local warehouse in Italy next year to make deliveries to Italy faster and we have dramatically cut down shipping in the UK from four to five days to two to four."
Berlin and beyond
Zalando has also opened tech hubs in Dublin and Helsinki this year and, while there might be opportunity to open additional warehouses beyond Italy, there are no plans to launch separate country offices. "Team spirit is better if everyone is in Berlin", maintains Schröder.
Similarly, Zalando, which has two outlet stores in Berlin and Frankfurt, has no plans to launch full-price stores.
However, Schröder does envisage Zalando striking partnerships with bricks-and-mortar retailers within the next two years to aid the shopping experience.
"We could definitely imagine partnering with an offline retailer, for example getting a parcel delivered to store.
"We don't see ourselves as competition against offline retailers. There's a good reason why people like the [bricks and mortar] experience – it's social."
Schneider concludes by returning to the early theme: the key challenge is to sustain Zalando's start-up culture.
"We're growing bigger and bigger every day, and it's getting harder the more people we add.
"It's hard for those people who are not experienced in the early days to become part of that culture."
Like the stretch of Berlin Wall that stands outside and on which tourists scrawl their name, it may be difficult to preserve – but Zalando stands robust.


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PGE is one vote away from being condemned by the Portland City PGE is one vote away from being condemned by the Portland City Council. Sten and Leonard are both onboard. Call or email Mayor Potter and Sam Adams to let them know that you want them to condemn PGE.
PGE has been playing its coy, covert game of deceiving and ripping off Portland ratepayers long enough. This latest round of revelations on their tax ripoff is just one example of what lengths they are going to. The whole pro-growth, pro-destruction power elites in Portland and Oregon want to keep PGE out of the control of the public because they know that this could spell the downfall of the whole corporate, venture-capital, farmland grab scamming machine. But we are only one city council vote away from the City of Portland condemning PGE and thus putting it into public hands.
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In response to a class action lawsuit filed against Portland General Electric Co. (PGE) in February 2005, PGE in October 2005 announced it would remove a charge from all of its electric bills to customers in Multnomah County. That is the charge labeled "Multnomah County tax," which PGE claimed to represent the Multnomah County Business Income Tax (MCBIT) it was paying to Multnomah County. In fact, while PGE has charged ratepayers in Multnomah County over $7 million for this "tax" since 1997, PGE in fact has paid less over that entire period than a total of $4,000 to Multnomah County for the MCBIT tax, and its parent Enron has apparently paid nothing at all.
Judge John Wittmayer of the Multnomah County Circuit Court will hear argument on PGE's motions to dismiss this case on Monday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m.


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A new entertainment centre for children has opened in Luton's town centre after a year of setbacks.
In February last year, Funtura Family Entertainment Centre transformed the vacant unit next to McDonald's in the town centre into a centre that had arcade games, soft play and a shop. They also planned to have a cafe inside.
But the plans were rejected by Luton Council in June. In notes it said: "The development, as indicated on plan numbers DC01, ATK/18/UK/TP1 and ATK/18/UK/TP2, in further reducing the provision of retail floorspace within the primary shopping frontage and in resulting in more than two non-A1 units being adjacent to one another, would contribute towards the erosion of the primary retail purpose of Luton town centre."
Owner Zhong Jiang and his wife, Xin Li, have been working to make improvements to the centre and, after getting the approval from the council in December, they finally opened Funtura in June.
Zhong said: "Due to the planning and license department's requirements we had to delay our opening by a year, and after a long period we are glad to finally open. We got the plans approved by the council in December and have been working to get it all ready for the opening.
"Everything was put in place and we didn't do any advertising when we first opened. The first month was quiet, but it has got busier, especially since the school holidays.
"The arcade machines are aimed at children, and we have the soft play area and a cafe and a toy shop, where toys can be bought or exchanged for tokens or tickets that can be won from the arcade games.
"Customers buy the tokens with money from the shop, and then they are used in the machines. No money goes into the machines. As a special opening offer, throughout August, we are offering customers an extra 25 tokens when they spend £10 on tokens."
Funtura will be open Monday to Thursday 10am till 6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am till 7pm and Sunday 11am till 6pm.


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Search Help-Me-Park Meet & Greet Prices
Help-Me-Park Meet & Greet
Gatwick Airport Approved Meet & Greet Parking
- Price includes airport access fee
- Meet and Return outside terminal 24 hours
- Leave your keys
- Gatwick Approved Meet and Greet Operator
- Prices from just £66.00 per week
- Help-Me-Park Meet & Greet has been rated 82.7%
by 15 previous customers.
- 80% of customers would book again.
Meet and Greet Service
You will be met at the airport and your car will be taken to the secure car park by an insured driver and then delivered back to the terminal ready for collection on your return.
What is the drop-off procedure?Please call us on the number on your confirmation 10 minutes from the airport. Drive to the Passenger Drop-Off area and park in Approved Operator marked bays. We will find you.
What is the pick-up procedure?Please call us when you have all your luggage on the number on your confirmation. Your car will be immediately dispatched and should be waiting where you dropped it off. If you are delayed on return extra days parking are charged at £10 per day.
What security measures does the car park have?Car parks have the Park Mark Safer Parking Award. We have CCTV, 24 Hour security presence, secure fencing and alarmed offices.Awarded: Park Mark, Safer Parking Award
What else do I need to know?The car park will not accept ANY vehicle longer than 5.2m in length. No MWB and LWB vans of all kinds these will be refused. Please also note that unless your car 1. is taxed until your return date & must have valid MOT 2. has tyre tread on each tyre that is within the legal limit or is in any other way unsafe to drive 3.Vehicle should have the correct level of engline fluids 4.Have sufficient petrol as it is parked off airport 5. No trailers are are accepted 6. We do not have a height restriction for Vehicles If not compliant with above the car park will not accept your vehicle
Address:If you're using a satnav the postcode is: NORTH TERMINAL - RH6 0PJ SOUTH TERMINAL - RH6 0NP
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Book Again: Yes Helen freeland 06 Sep 2019 13:13 Verified Customer
Professional service and reliable. Rest assured that your vehicle is safely stored. Will definitely use again. Didn't have to wait too long on our return. Very prompt service Thank you
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Staff and service were once again superb, will once again use your company as after this experience it would be very hard to find anything too match. Thank you!
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Book Again: Yes Gerry Horigan 03 Apr 2019 14:40 Verified Customer
They were excellent. Pick up was on time and the operator was very polite and assisted with getting my wife a trolley for our cases. Om our return they were punctual and again courteous and efficient. The total mileage was 12 and the car was returned in good order. I would both recommend and use them again. Good job done.
Rating 5 out of 5
Book Again: Yes Geoff Burley 04 Mar 2019 10:23 Verified Customer
For drop off, the phone line was repeatedly engaged, then no-one turned up for our car for 25 min. There were two other drivers standing around the whole time, but they were apparently waiting for someone else (I asked), who still hadn't turned up when our driver finally appeared. Driver tried to not fill in the date and time until I insisted. On return, things were fairly smooth however phone still engaged once. Didn't feel that professional in general
Rating 2 out of 5
Book Again: No Lp 03 Mar 2019 14:24 Verified Customer
Happy with service from Help Me Park . Met almost immediately on arrival and waited 20 mins on return which we were happy with . I would use again .
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Book Again: Yes Debbie Lyons 21 Feb 2019 12:15 Verified Customer
Difficult outward journey; anxious situation waiting over an hour for the service, resolved by the help & efficiency of Hmp rep Malik whose actions helped many travellers in same situation. Staff sickness apparently the cause of having no-one answering the phone and no drivers to collect cars, but was a stressful start to our trip. No problem on return, happily - again Malik was the rep who met us- we impressed by him. Would probably call for advice before booking with Helpmepark again.
Rating 3 out of 5
Book Again: Yes Jill Oliver 21 Feb 2019 08:02 Verified Customer
very good will use again
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Book Again: Yes criss hyde 16 Feb 2019 19:30 Verified Customer
Not too bad, but seemed to take a little longer to collect and deliver car than others. I have booked an additional 3 days at the beginning of the parking, which I paid for via you, but they wanted to charge me extra both on collection and on delivery. I would have thought that they could have sorted it out whilst I was away. I had to prove to them that I had paid. Won't be using them again
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Book Again: No Paul Little 11 Dec 2018 10:41 Verified Customer
Very professional, polite and cost competitive service. Thanks again.
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Great service, staff efficient & courteous. Arrived promptly on arrival & return.
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As easy as pie!! Everything went smoothly.
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Map and Directions
Address:If you're using a satnav the postcode is: NORTH TERMINAL - RH6 0PJ SOUTH TERMINAL - RH6 0NP
Directions for Help-Me-Park Meet & GreetPlease be aware it is important to check traffic updates before you leave. There are long-term scheduled roadworks on the M23 near Gatwick Airport. These include overnight closures to the M23 and M23 Junction 10, that may affect your journey to the car park.
For more info please see: https://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/driving/roadworks/
The car park will not accept ANY vehicle longer than 5.2m in length. No MWB and LWB vans of all kinds these will be refused.
Your Meet and Greet parking at Gatwick Airport is booked with an approved operator - ABC Gatwick - You are authorised to meet on the terminal forecourts at Gatwick Airport. If you are challenged by traffic wardens or marshals please state that your parking is with Help-Me-Park Gatwick - Please only use Approved Operator signed parking bays at the terminal forecourt as detailed below.
The car park operates on an appointment based system and there are stringent no waiting restrictions at the airport. Please notify us of any changes to your itinerary as soon as possible. If you are early or late we will do our very best to accommodate you as quickly as we can.
If you're using satnav postcodes are: South Terminal: RH6 0NP North Terminal: RH6 0PJ
We need an accurate return flight landing time and number to avoid delays returning your vehicle. Please be ready to verify this at the terminal when you hand your car to the chauffeur.
1. Call the number on your confirmation 10 mins before arriving at Gatwick e.g. M25/M23 junction
2. Drive onto the North Terminal at Gatwick Airport
3. Follow the signs for PASSENGER DROP OFF
4. Please be sure to take the right hand lane and park in the lay-bays marked Approved Operators
5. Your driver will find you
1. Call the number on your confirmation 10 mins before arriving at Gatwick e.g. M25/M23 junction
2. Drive onto the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport
3. Follow the signs for PASSENGER DROP OFF
4. Drive to the Orange Area at the far end and park in the last lay-bys marked Approved Operators
5. Your driver will find you
1. Collect all your luggage from the carousel and clear customs
2. Call our 24/7 contact number the number on your confirmation
3. Follow your map we will give you to PASSENGER DROP OFF AND COLLECTION - it is sign posted
4. Your car will be returned to where you dropped it off
IMPORTANT - Your car must be taxed until your return date & valid MOT - it must have has tyre tread on each tyre that is within the legal limit - it must NOT in any way be unsafe to drive - it must be under 5.2m in length (No LWB and MWB vans). Vehicle should have the correct level of engline fluids and have sufficient petrol as it is parked off airport.
If your vehicle does not meet this criteria the driver will NOT be able to take it and you will have to make other arrangements to park your car. No refund will be given in these circumstances.
If you are delayed on return extra days parking are charged at £10 per day.
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I am travelling with my parents. My mother is a blue badge holder and we will be booking special assistance. Is it possible to drop off and collect from the special assistance office at the north terminal?The drop off area is outside the terminal so they must be closeby, you cannot be dropped off any closer to the termianl at the moment. However security can change at the airport so when you call them 20 minutes before on the day you arrive, they can confirm if they have anyway of meeting elsewhere.
Does this company help me -park and greet park Nissan Narava's? Help me park will accept an Nissan Navara.
Hi,We will be staying overnight at the Premier Inn, North Terminal, on the 18th August as we leave early from there on the 19th. On our return on the11th September we arrive at the South Terminal. Where will your driver collect the car from us? Also will the car be delivered to us at the South Terminal. Could you tell me what your terms are in case of cancellation or alteration. This is unlikely to happen, but just in case, I would like to know.Many thanks.RETURN INSTRUCTIONS1. Collect all your luggage from the carousel and clear customs2. Call our 24/7 contact number 07716 0636633. Follow your map we will give you to PASSENGER DROP OFF AND COLLECTION - it is sign posted4. Your car will be returned to where you dropped it off If you cancel within 24 hours of your arrival then you will be charged in full. More than 24 hours you pay a cancellation fee of
Hi - can you let me know how far away from Gatwick this car park is?The vehicles are stored approximately 7 miles away maximum.The vehicles are stored approximately 7 miles away maximum.


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On the Ride-Sharing Economy...
Originally posted as a Tweetstorm here.
Lyft is going public (S1 here), which gives us an opportunity to peer into the future of ride sharing globally. Time to whip up a palantir and guess how this might evolve.
My initial guess: there'll be other big players in the space.
Ride-sharing is a riders <> drivers/cars marketplace w/ network effects, but with nuances:
Supply (vehicle time) expires if unused
Local, trading is in a small set of zip codes
Similar to travel/hotels/other marketplaces like digital advertising. Further, Uber and Lyft are 'Blind marketplaces', connecting riders and drivers, earning an unstated a.k.a blind arbitrage (Check this out). Uber/Lyft are best served by owning the relationship + pricing with both the rider and driver (vs. letting rider/driver agree on price).
Competition is low here. At the same time, in many geographies, Uber etc. co-exist with local, old "yellow cab" companies. These are mostly cab aggregators with a driver-friendly setup & expensive rides, but availability is high for users that pay a premium. No real "Rider-aggregator" anywhere. In this environment, platforms like Uber/Lyft acquire demand/supply & build a marketplace. But a blind arbitrage has inefficiencies:
Some users feel overcharged/drivers feel underpaid;
Some will want to pay a premium to get prioritized;
Drivers without riders might want to drop prices further etc.
Eventually, riders will want a 'Rider Platform' to compare options + find the cheapest ride available i.e. the 'Expedia of cabs'. Users do this manually, almost always, and Google maps already does a basic version of this. I believe there will be several 3rd party platforms.
Drivers will gravitate to 'Driver platforms' that standardize the driver experience like old yellow cab cos. did, but will compare options to get the highest price (i.e. the 'Marriot of Cabs') No player who does this in the US today, though there's aggregation globally.
Meanwhile, Uber/Lyft will stay averse to "baggage" of demand or supply-side assets as neutral marketplaces, i.e. exchanges. Whether they'll be "open" exchanges for other Rider/Driver platforms to plug-in is a separate matter: other companies like them globally might.
Irrespective, rider platforms will aggregate from Uber, Lyft (if possible), and possibly other local competitors to bring users a price comparison and options: Pooling, fixed price/premium pricing, membership, app UX etc. Who wouldn't like an app that pools riders better? Additionally, Driver platforms should emerge and solve for price comparison on the other side in a similar manner, and additionally: driver training, premium experiences, revenue sharing w/ drivers, loyalty programs, rider experience standardization.
Rider and driver platforms should ideally plug into a central set of "exchanges" (a-la Uber/Lyft) through APIs to clear real-time transactions. It appears these APIs exist in some form, though I could be quite mistaken about their function.
With real-time clearing and matching across all riders/drivers enabled, the issue of 'blindness' will resolve itself; Additionally scaling globally with little or no localization becomes possible for Uber/Lyft and other similar companies.
All said, unlikely Uber/Lyft will become open marketplaces for the standard car-share anytime in the near future. More likely this will play out in other parts of the market: non-standard ride exp. etc., spawning companies along the way.
Thoughts? How right/wrong is this read?


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The last few days in Paris seem to have taken us back in a time machine to the golden age of couture shows: 1947-1957. The time when high fashion finds its way among the other arts. The three shows that we are about to discuss today reminded us why fashion attracts more than 700 000 visitors to a museum with one single exhibition and why there is an Oscar for best costume design in the year's most spectacular productions. Fashion is a triumph of imagination that is going to impress us as long as it exists. And as long as such shows continue to happen:
The royal collection during Couture Week in Paris. Some simply cannot stop admiring half-naked Naomi Campbell at the end of the show. Others (just like us) will keep on having dreams swimming in cascades of tulle, organza and lace for days and even weeks on end. Pierpaolo Piccioli brought Céline Dion to tears. How many designers nowadays can actually be proud of being honoured at their shows by Raf Simons, Giambattista Valli, Christian Louboutin, Clare Waight Keller and Valentino himself? We are talking about a sensation – nothing more, nothing less. Pierpaolo Piccioli showed a symphony of colours and waterfalls of luxury, created by Valentino's titanic team. We wish we had been there in the front rows, crying with admiration.
Latex and lace – the key elements in Clare Waight Keller's last collection. The continuation took us through galleries of unexpected cuts and volumes as well as necklines as deep as our souls… Well, fair enough, at least we wish they would have such dimensions. The designer is definitely part of the team that interprets couture in a contemporary way. But also, amongst the very few that win over our hearts with her signature style.
These dresses are worthy of their own castle and a cast to take them out for a walk down its corridors three times a day. Also, there should be balls, soirées, opera shows and whatever else they require so that they can shine properly in front of the public. We are sure that the lengths of fabric that were needed to turn each sketch into reality can prove this in frightening numbers. As well as the hours of hand work that they absorbed before meeting the spotlights of their own private premiere. 14 years of history are plenty for Giambattista Valli to become a cult of his own and to nestle comfortably not only in fashion textbooks, but also in our hearts.
Text: Alexandra Tosheva
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KARACHI: The enticing return of 46 per cent provided by the Pakistan stock market in last calendar year – billed as the best among the Asian markets – has gone well with bullish investors who have already tossed the KSE-100 index quite close to the coveted 50,000 points level.
Setting aside the argument about the composition of the index that is tilted in favour of heavyweight banking, cement and oil and gas companies, anyone can see that the stock prices across the board are rising by leaps and bounds.
While it is easy to argue in favour of the soaring share prices of the heavyweight sectors on the basis of their underlying company fundamentals and their future performance, the sudden jump in share prices of second and third tier companies is difficult to determine. Scores of dead and dying companies have come to life. Even those that were quoted below the par value of Rs10 have gathered substantial premium.
"The stock prices of cement shares are on the mount as investors have put their faith on a strong demand mainly due to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects," argued a senior broker.
Yet, the question is how a company saddled with huge sums in debts and deficit with inoperative plant can be expected to provide investors value for money.
The PSX and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan have left it to the investors wisdom to pick and choose, which pushes such small investors to rely on their own decision -making power or more on the "gurus" that abound on the social media (Facebook, WhatsApp).
However, to be fair to the regulator, it has to be stated that it is keeping an eye on abnormal price movement in stocks.
On Wednesday, the company secretary of Aisha Steel Mills Limited (ASL) replied to the query from SECP's Securities Market Division that it was unaware "of any reason for movement in share price and volumes of ASL".
He further assured that any material/price sensitive information in future would be disclosed by the company in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act, 2015 and PSX Rule Book".
Market participants say that such queries from the apex regulator are a routine matter and the answer, probably in good faith, is also.
The stocks in the KSE-100 index are less likely to be cornered or manipulated. With so many foreign investors; high net-worth individuals, financial institutions and mutual funds doing research-based trading in KSE-100 stocks, it would require a huge risk appetite and financial muscle to manipulate prices of 100 stocks; which would not be worth a try," said a knowledgeable market participant.
It is, therefore, the low priced stocks that small investors usually dabble in and due to the herd mentality, their decision to buy can easily be influenced by rumours of expansion, take-over, new product launches and rescheduling of debts.
Is it then upon the regulator to dig deeper to search for any wrongdoing, cornering or misleading or merely to despatch an innocent query to the company concerned and leave the small unsuspecting investor to fend for himself under the rule of "caveat emptor" (buyer beware)?


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Taboo 2 (a gift from the Source)
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Morning of April 7, 2016. Thursday.
There is a backstory to my dream of having collected water from a shallow pond. I am not sure of the setting or its location. My sister Marilyn (half-sister on my mothers side) is nearby and as she appeared before I moved to Florida in 1967. My family as they are now are also present at one point.
I look into the water and below the surface I see many implied one-celled animals (which you can only clearly see with a microscope in real life). Marilyn also looks on.
I see a glowing transparent centipede, swimming downwards (which puzzles me since I know centipedes are not aquatic), forming a moving staircase shape (like a mobile escalator) eventually going out of sight. The one-celled animals (mainly protozoa) swim down out of sight but are visible at other times.
Eventually, a small fish jumps up out of the aquarium which surprises Marilyn. I am somewhat surprised as well, because I thought I had gotten the water from a pond that was not deep enough to be suitable for fish. I am not sure where the fish is after the jump, perhaps on the floor. (A fish out of water represents the dreamer coming out of the dream and as a result, my dream shifts to the waking transition.)
Later, I am holding an antlion larva. Over time, I notice blood on the tip of one of my fingers. It seems that it had been biting me (even though they do not bite in my experience). However, it also seems to instead be the result of a hangnail. Still, I ask my sister whether or not antlions eat people.
Again, a fish is a projection of the dream self in the dream state (and water represents sleep and the flow of thoughts in the dream state). The one-celled animals may be a reference to minor neuron activity or a subliminal association with other dreamers. An aquarium is a downsized focus on the dream state itself, representing the human mind on one level.
The unlikely phasing centipede swimming in the water represents a shift in consciousness. In this case, as it swims deeper, it forms a symbolic staircase to link to the nonlinear events throughout my life and down into the depths of the unconscious. This is evident by the link to a version of the original childhood Taboo dream (sparsely recurring, no more than perhaps four times) and upon checking, I found markers and parallels. It has the same basic setup; that is, looking at an aquarium of (visible to the naked eye) one-celled animals, though this was in third grade in 1970, one version found to be on todays date exactly forty-six years ago (and which appears to have been partially influenced by the movie Jigsaw, about a man finding a body submerged in a bathtub). I have not held antlion larva much since third grade. This ending element represents a typical waking transition because an adult antlion resembles a dragonfly, which is a flight symbol. The bloody finger may be an association with our youngest sons hangnail. The reference to eating people is a reference to coalescence and the dream self merging into whole consciousness during the waking transition (especially the association with lion as a lion is often a form of the more aggressive emergent consciousness). Also, an antlion is shaped somewhat like a human thumb, where my youngest sons hangnail was. The antlions mandibles may be an association with the hangnail itself.
Other phasing staircase references (as the water centipede in this dream) can be found in dreams such as Rocket Science? (July 2, 1976), where a sheet of typing paper mysteriously rolls down from the ceiling (which represents the liminal state between sleeping and waking) and forms a staircase pattern or brief escalator. This focus greatly intensified that dream. A similar event occurs in White Noise Staircase (February 21, 2014). Identifying phasing staircases may be beneficial, since I believe that it may also be relevant to a deeper bond with the Source and wholeness, as a staircase is a link between sleeping, dreaming, and waking).
A centipede may be a dreams rendering of the human spinal cord. In water (as in this dream) it serves as both a reminder of the human physical form as such and immersion in the dream state via the staircase or escalator metaphor. On one level it is the energies of my unconscious awareness returning to the Source. In the first version of Taboo from 1970, it was more about sea monkeys (brine shrimp) on one level. These sea monkeys also represent the human spinal cord.


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Many of us understand the value of monitoring performance with velocity-based training devices. Yet the technology is underused in measuring upper body vertical pulling performance. Coach Richter explains how to monitor vertical pulling to improve athletes' power and speed in their respective sports.
Designing a Program Using Vermeil's Hierarchy of Athletic Development
Coach, researcher, and therapist Rob Panariello believes the design of both an athlete's training and rehabilitation programs should include a philosophical foundation that's proven successful. In this article, he makes a case for using Al Vermeil's Hierarchy of Athletic Development for performance enhancement, as well as a modified version of it for rehab.
Complete Upper Body Training Guide for Baseball Athletes
When training the upper body with throwing athletes, the movement is what matters. To that end, Coach Zach Dechant presents the four most common patterns he associates with upper body training for baseball athletes and the errors in motion that limit the full benefits of those movements.
Taking the First Essential Steps Toward a Career in Strength & Conditioning
Those pursuing a career in strength and conditioning often don't know exactly what to do after they receive their undergraduate degree. Eric Udelson outlines some essential steps, including certifications and internships, for aspiring S&C coaches.
Navigating Through the Right Sport Science with Franco Impellizzeri
Confused on how to apply valid and practical sport science concepts into a training program? In this week's Friday Five, Franco Impellizzeri, a veteran scientist for Human Performance, outlines how to sort through the best research and apply it in a modern strength and conditioning program.
Identifying (and Developing) the Drivers of Adaptation
Positive adaptations don't happen overnight, but they are imperative for your athletes to reach the highest level of performance. Coach Dylan Hicks helps coaches meet the challenge of determining and developing an athlete's driver of adaptation so they can tailor their training programs more successfully.
Training the 3 Traits That Separate Great Athletes
What is it that makes truly elite athletes not just stay ahead of the pack and reach the highest performance levels, but stay there? Coach Rob Schwartz looks beyond work ethic and talent to the three traits that S&C coaches should help athletes develop in addition to enhancing athleticism.
8 Techniques for Better GymAware Training and Testing Sessions
Coach Valle proves why the GymAware is not just a "velocity-based training device," but a "lab in a lunchbox." He presents eight additional ways to use this power tool beyond VBT, providing a great start for athletes trying to polish their game with strength and conditioning.
NFL ACL Tears: A Critical Review of the Trends
A look at the data for the 2019 NFL pre-season shows a significant reduction in the number of ACL injuries as compared to the previous seven seasons. Is this the start of a trend or merely an incongruent blip on the radar? Coach Derek Hansen examines the influence of several factors and protocols that may have led to these numbers, as well as the bigger picture going into the 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Over 100 people, projects and organisations from around the country have been included in the shortlist for this year's UK Bus Awards. The shortlist included representation from all of the major groups, as well as municipal and independent operators, local authorities and PTEs. Topping the list is Go-Ahead Group with 19 nominations, followed by Stagecoach on 17 and FirstGroup on 15. Notable first-timers on the list are the Greener Journeys lobbying group and CPT, both named for innovative projects to promote the bus. The winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony on 19 November at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane.
UK Bus Awards Chairman, John Owen, said, 'Despite the difficult economic times, this year's entries demonstrated clearly that creativity within the industry is still alive and well. The bar is constantly being raised, meaning that the innovation of a few years ago is now the everyday standard in many places. The bus industry has a come a long way in recent years and is every bit as dynamic as the high profile retail operations regarded as market leaders. Our judges have been genuinely impressed with the commitment to higher standards in all areas of the business.'
The individual scheme with the most nominations is the Sheffield Bus Partnership, which has been named as a finalist in four categories. SYPTE Deputy Interim Director General, David Young, said, 'It has been a year of huge progress for Sheffield Bus Partnership and I am delighted that this has been recognised at the UK Bus Awards. The Partnership's commitment to understand and respond to customer needs continues to improve the quality of Sheffield's bus network, and is providing a platform for further improvements. This achievement is testament to the dedication of all partners involved in the scheme.'
Go-Ahead's Group Chief Executive, David Brown, said, 'It's great that our local companies are being recognised at these national awards. This is testament to the commitment of our employees and work they do to continually improve services for our passengers and the communities we serve.'
MD of First Bus, Giles Fearnley, said, 'To have received 18 nominations (including three with the Sheffield Bus Partnership) is a record for First. These nominations reflect how hard we are working across the UK to improve our business and improve services for customers. I'm extremely proud of the commitment of all my colleagues across our operations and hope that we can enjoy great success when the awards are announced on 19 November.'
Stagecoach UK Bus MD, Robert Montgomery, said, 'Our employees work very hard to provide a high-quality, good value service for our customers and they pride themselves on delivering first class customer service. It's very pleasing to see their efforts recognised with so many shortlisted nominations for these awards.'
Lothian Buses Chief Executive, Ian Craig, said, 'To be shortlisted for seven awards is a major achievement for us after such a successful year. Being recognised for our commitment to environmental standards once more is a real testament to the hard work we have done investing in and improving our transport fleet and customer service. It is also great to see two of our employees shortlisted for two awards for their hard work over the past year. Our staff are the heartbeat of our operation and our success wouldn't be possible without the excellent service they provide day in and day out.'
Top prize at the awards, the UK Bus Operator of the Year, sponsored by Belmont International and QBE Insurance, will be chosen from the winners of the Top City, Top Shire and Top Independent categories.
The full shortlist can be found at http://www.ukbusawards.org.uk


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The flood warning for the Cedar River at Cedar Rapids continues, with the National Weather Service expecting a crest of 18.3 feet tonight. The flood stage was 18.1 feet at 9:45 a.m. today.
Updated road closures for Cedar Rapids:
• Edgewood Rd NW fully closed to all traffic between Glass Rd and River Bluff Drive
• Intersection of C Street SW and Bowling Street SW
• Ely Road closure at Old River Road
• Otis Rd
• Ellis Blvd Between Ellis Ln and 18th St SW
• Ellis Rd west of Edgewood Rd
• A St SW
• Bowling St between A and C St SW
• Old River Rd
• 1st St NW between E Ave and Penn Ave NW
Park and trail closures
• Cheyenne Dog Park closed — The Cheyenne Park Off-Leash Area at 1650 Cedar Bend Lane SW is closed due to rising water on the Cedar River. Park visitors are asked to watch for notification before using it again, since flooding in previous years left debris and damage that made the park unsafe until it could be cleaned and repaired.
• Trail at Cedar Lake closed
• Trail from Ellis Park to Edgewood Rd. closed
• Prairie Park Fishery Trail closed
• Cedar Valley Trail from A St. to Tait Cummins closed
• Sac & Fox Trail from Cole St. to Rosedale Ct.
• Cedar Valley Trail from 7th Ave to 12th Ave Bridge
Current River Level at Cedar Rapids
For a full breakdown of all river levels across Iowa, please click here.
Recently opened:
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Mark Quinn fell approximately 10 feet into "the pit" at the county's solid waste transfer station on Brookside Lane in Kingsport.
It's a shame that the school board has to put up with these childish antics. And it's a further shame that instead of helping build confidence and support for the newest and largest high school the county has built, commissioners are continuing to undermine it.
Allegany County, Md., Superintendent David Cox, Greeneville High Principal Patrick Fraley and Elizabethton Superintendent Corey Gardenhour all have roots in the area, something consultant Wayne Qualls said was important to the Board of Education in choosing finalists.
This year's theme was "Love One Another," based upon John 13:14, "Love one another. Just as I have loved you."
BLOUNTVILLE — If you are a Tennessee resident and your garage or cabinets contain cleaning products, pesticides, or certain other hazardous items you no longer need, you have an opportunity to get rid of them safely on Saturday.
Fundraising has already begun for an Isaiah 117 House in Sullivan County, and a home or land site to build a home is presently being sought.
Sullivan County students joined some 349 of their high school peers in Murfreesboro to express their views on public education in Tennessee. The program is designed to give students a voice where public education issues are concerned and to involve young people in finding solutions.
Sullivan North High School's Marching Raiders are headed to Disney World in Florida Friday evening for a Sunday performance in the Main Street USA parade at the Magic Kingdom.
Although the closure of Tri-City Waste Paper is having an impact on Sullivan County, Kingsport's recycling program is not being affected.
The Thursday event at Sullivan Central High School drew more than 1,000, with more of the events coming next week at Sullivan North and South high schools and in April at East High.
Five people professed a desire to welcome Christ into their hearts during a Celebration of Life held Saturday in memory of Hinkle, a 30 year veteran of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office who died in the line of duty last week.
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Steve Hinkle, 65, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, three days after being shot at a welfare check that escalated to a standoff.
Ronnie Dale Johnson, 42, and his daughter Ashlee Nicole Johnson, 19, both of Kingsport were indicted by a Sullivan County grand jury last week in connection to two house fires that took place in the county last fall.
BLOUNTVILLE — "It's been a long time coming," Adryan McLawhorn said Wednesday afternoon outside a Sullivan County courtroom where a jury had just delivered a guilty verdict and life-without-parole sentence to Robert Seth Denton.
BLOUNTVILLE — If tentative plans work out, Sullivan County Schools would have a new director by about May 1, giving the new director two months to shadow retiring Director Evelyn Rafalowski.


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Posts Tagged 'Scottish Parliament'
Time for an Independence of the Scottish Mind
Gerry Hassan
Sunday Mail, August 9th 2015
A second independence may be off the agenda of SNP conference for now, but Alex Salmond regards it as 'inevitable'.
Such are the pressures and tensions of success. Where do you take a movement which came close to winning independence last September? How do you balance pragmatic and idealist hopes? What do you after the SNP 'tartan tsunami' of May this year which carried nearly all before it – and, when your opponents are so weak and disorientated?
There is talk in places of a second referendum sooner rather than later – of the SNP returning to it in 2016, or of a conditional clause in next year's SNP manifesto predicated on a EU withdrawal vote in England which clashes with Scotland's popular will.
These are tumultuous times. First, despite the referendum result, the 'idea' of independence won the debate last year – something very different from the SNP's actual offer. Second, the SNP have dominated and defined the post-indyref environment and transition from Salmond to Sturgeon. They have done so by continuing the 'Big Tent' politics which have served them so well. Read the rest of this entry »
Making the Debate on More Scottish Powers Real
Gerry Hassan
Sunday Mail, July 5th 2015
Another week has seen more turbulence and uncertainty across Europe, north Africa and the Middle East. The unprecedented Greek vote on European Union intransigence will, whatever its outcome, have huge continental implications.
In this frenetic period, what have Scottish politics been dominated by, since the May general election? From nearly every corner and political persuasion – from the SNP to Labour, Tories, Lib Dems and Greens – the incessant talk has been of 'more powers' and whether the Smith Commission and 'the Vow' is being implemented in full, watered down, or even worse, betrayed.
Full Fiscal Autonomy (FFA) is impenetrable to most people. It involves huge and contested sums of monies. It is about projections into the future. In a culture and politics, where most people are confused by the difference between 'debt' and 'deficit', and are unsure what 'austerity' means, that isn't surprising. Read the rest of this entry »
Power to the People not the Political Class
Gerry Hassan
Sunday Mail, March 1st 2015
The airwaves this week have been filled with the sound of politicians crashing and burning.
Malcolm Rifkind and Jack Straw were caught in yet another 'cash for access' scandal, while on the next day, English Green leader Natalie Bennett found it impossible to offer the most basic costings of her party's housing policies.
These instances – and the reactions of politicians and public to them – raise questions about what kind of politicians voters want to represent them. And what kind of politics. Once upon a time both parliamentarians and public felt they knew the answer to this. No longer.
People can talk about the sad state of the Westminster Parliament and the quality of debates and representatives. But there is a much deeper set of issues. If we look closer to home to the Scottish Parliament or across local government, who beyond a couple of the prominent figures in the main parties shine and connects to people? Read the rest of this entry »
Scottish Labour: The Never-ending Soap Opera That Matters
Gerry Hassan
Scottish Review, October 29th 2014
Scottish Labour loves talking about itself. The evidence for this is everywhere in the last few days, in print media, TV and radio studios, and social media.
Organisations which have lost their way, which are in decline and crisis, often do this as a displacement activity. Think of the Tories 'banging on' about Europe, or the BBC post-Savile. Such behaviour is never a good sign. It makes people think their internal obsessions are important, and that the minutiae of such debates matter to the public.
The first lesson for Labour is that lots of what it is doing does not matter at the moment. Labour has become a soap opera, one with diminishing ratings. If it were say 'Eastenders', it would be one where most of the original cast and big hitters (Angie and Den) have left, it is reduced to the B, then C list, and no one knows who is in it apart from a few fanatics.
The only reason the show remains on the screen is that no one has the energy or interest to pull it. Scottish Labour is the longest running soap opera currently on the go in the country. It is longer running than its main competitor for attention, drama and inadvertent comedy – Rangers FC. That's not an honour. Read the rest of this entry »
Seven Suggestions for Scottish Labour to be the Party of Change
Gerry Hassan
The Scotsman, April 20th 2013
It seems to be the age of seven questions as Tony Blair once again acts as an uncomfortable sage for Labour and Ed Miliband.
With Labour meeting in Inverness this weekend and the party's Devolution Commission interim report out, it is time for Scottish Labour to assess where it is and what it needs to do to change and to start shaping the political weather.
Here then are my seven observations and suggestions for you Johann:
1. Careless Talk Costs Political Lives
Your 'something for nothing' speech has gone down in political mythology; not quite the 'Sermon on the Mound', but cast that way by opponents. There was a point to your argument, but strategically and tactically, it was ineptly executed. There was no preparatory work, of building advance positions, and signing up significant allies prior to the speech.
The language was counter-productive and damaging to Labour. 'Something for nothing' might work as a soundbite from your spin-doctor Paul Sinclair or in a 'Daily Record' editorial, but it deeply hurts Labour by embracing right wing populist rhetoric. Read the rest of this entry »


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Poetic Crochet : 20 Shawls Inspired by Classic Poems Paperback / softback
by SARA KAY HARTMANN
Crocheted shawls inspired by classic poetry! Just as poetry laces together the simplest of words into dramatic lyrical pieces, Poetic Crochet uses basic stitches to create a romantic, breathtaking collection of shawls and wraps. When creating this classic, wearable collection of shawls, wraps, and stoles, you'll explore a variety of shawl shapes, construction techniques, borders, and edgings.
Author Sara Kay Hartman shares her tips for selecting the fibers that work best in shawl making, how to achieve a beautiful drape, how to play with gauge when crocheting shawls, and more. The patterns in Poetic Crochet won't require any special technique knowledge, but rather they have been designed to highlight the simple sophistication achievable with the most basic of stitches.
Crocheters with any experience level, beginner to advanced, will find something rewarding--and poetic--in this inspired collection of 20 projects.
- Format: Paperback / softback
- Pages: 136 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press Inc
- Publication Date: 27/11/2015
- Category: Knitting & crochet
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US presidential hopeful Donald Trump can forget about Mexico paying for a wall along the US border, the country's president says.
Commenting publicly for the first time about the controversial plan, Mexican president Pena Nieto said there was "no scenario" in which a wall stretching the entire 3310km-long border between the two countries would be paid for by his government.
Trump has championed the idea on the US presidential campaign trail as a way to keep out illegal Mexican immigrants, many of which he claims are "criminals and rapists".
"I have to say that I regret (the plan), and of course, I can't agree with this American politician's position," Mr Nieto told Excelsior Magazine.
"It seems to me (such statements) come from an ignorance of Mexico."
Trump first pledged to build the wall when he announced he was running for president in June last year.
"I would build a great wall, and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me, and I'll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border. And I will have Mexico pay for that wall," he said.
When asked last month how he would enforce such an idea, Trump said: "You tell them, 'You're going to pay for it'".
Mr Nieto said the billionaire's "strident rhetoric" recalls the rise of Hitler and Mussolini, and he was offering "very simple solutions" to complicated problems.
"There have been episodes in the history of humanity, unfortunately, where these expressions, this strident rhetoric, has only really led to ominous scenarios in the history of humanity," he said.
"That's how Mussolini and Hitler arrived. They took advantage of a context, maybe a problem, that humanity was experiencing at the time, after an economic crisis."
Pena Nieto's comments follow tough talk from his predecessors, with former president Vicente Fox recently saying Trump was "absolutely a racist" and slamming the belief that Mexico would pay "for that f----ing wall".
Despite the clash in principles with Trump, Mr Nieto said he would seek a "constructive dialogue" with whoever is elected the next US president on November 8.
Trump is not the only Republican to have taken a hard stance on immigration.
His closest rivals, senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, have both demanded more deportations for the 11 million undocumented migrants in the United States.


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- Personal Life and Boyfriend
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Name: Taylor Momsen
Nickname: Taylor
Birthday: July 26, 1993
Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Marital Status: Unmarried
Children: None
Religion: Roman Catholic
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 55 kg
Profession: Singer, Model, and Actress
Parents: Michael and Collette Momsen
Sibling: Sloane Momsen, sister
Zodiac: Leo
Birth and Early Days
Taylor was born in Missouri from her parents Michael and Collette Momsen back on July 26, 1993. She grew up with her younger sister Solange Momsen, who is an actress as well. She grew up as Roman Catholic under Russian ancestry. She often states that she did not have real life during her childhood and grew up through acting itself. She Momsen was fond of acting and grew up as a smart and intelligent child anyway.
Education and Career
Momsen attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School for her elementary education and later shifted to Herbert Hoover Middle School in Potomac, Maryland. She then studied dance at the Center of Creative Arts in St. Louis. It was since her early age of 2 she signed with Ford Models. One year later, when she as of age 3, she was cast in a national commercial for Shake 'n Bake. Later, she was cast in The Prophet's Game. Her role in Hansel and Gretel and Spy Kids 2 took her to the next level. By 2007, she had already appeared in a wide range of casts. She continued her musical journey and started recording a song; she then got associated with the band name The Pretty Reckless as well. Currently, Taylor Momsen has been taking her three careers of acting, modeling, and music together at a consistent speed.
Personal Life and Boyfriend
Taylor is not yet married and hence there lies no question of her husband. However, there has been a lot of rumors about her relationship status. Skandar Keynes and Taylor were captured together in photo back in 2008 and hence that created a rumor if Taylor had been dating Keynes. However, both denied it. Again, in 2010 there was a rumor that Taylor was dating DJ and Singer, Natt Weller. Her name was also associated with Jack Osbourne in October. However, there are not any pieces of evidence or proof about who is Taylor's boyfriend and whom she has been dating. Her relationship status, boyfriend is all under her privacy which she barely reveals. However, it can be expected that she will soon get married and have a husband.
Body Measurement
Momsen has a wonderful body with a waist size of 23 - a dream structure for any lady. She has an impressive height of 5 feet and 8 inches and her weight is 55 kg. Her blonde hair color with blue eyes perfectly suits over her body structure making her appear charming and beautiful. She has got a star tattoo on her side.
Net Worth and Salary
Talent and skill get well paid, that is the fact that no one can deny. Taylor Momsen is a very talented person as she has obtained wonderful experience in a wide range of areas. Her salary or income is not yet known to the public, but it can be said that she is paid very high in regards to her talent. There is not much detail about assets, properties that she owns but she has been living a lavish lifestyle indicating that her earning is pretty impressive. Her net worth is estimated to be around USD 4 million, which is a rising scale obviously.
Wiki Facts
American star Taylor Momsen is pretty active in social media and has huge fan followings. She has around 1 million followers on Instagram. She is active on Facebook and Twitter as well. She has not been found into any sort of scandals to date. Nirvana, The Beatles, Oasis, Audioslave, Led Zeppelin, and Soundgarden are her favorite musical bands.


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Stars announce changes in operating structure of business operations
Jim Lites will remain as Chief Executive Officer of the team, while Brad Alberts will now serve as Presidentby Dallas Stars Staff @DallasStars / Press Release
Dallas Stars Owner and Governor Tom Gaglardi today announced changes in the operating structure of the organization's business operations.
Jim Lites will remain as Chief Executive Officer of the team, while Brad Alberts will now serve as President and report directly to Lites. Previously, Lites held the dual role of President and Chief Executive Officer, and Alberts served as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. With the move, Alberts will now have significantly more control over the day-to-day operations of the business.
As Chief Executive Officer, Lites will continue to work with Alberts and ownership on the day-to-day business activities of the Stars, oversee the hockey operations department, continue to chair the Dallas Stars Ownership Advisory Group, represent Stars management on the board of Center Operating Company (American Airlines Center), and maintain his role as the organization's Alternate Governor. Additionally, Lites will continue his role as a top advisor to Northland Properties Corporation and Gaglardi as they expand their hospitality, hotel and restaurant business in Texas.
Now in Lites' third stint with the Stars (1993-02; 2003-07; 2011-present), the team has won seven division championships, two Western Conference championships, two Presidents' Trophies, and the 1999 Stanley Cup under his watch. He played an active role in the conception, design, construction and on-going business operations of American Airlines Center and Dr Pepper StarCenter ice facilities. Most recently, Lites played a significant role in hiring General Manager Jim Nill, purchasing the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL) and establishing the operating lease of H-E-B Center at Cedar Park in Cedar Park, Texas.
Alberts will oversee all aspects of the Stars business operations going forward. Previously leading all sales and marketing, he will also now head all aspects of the organization's finance and administration, box office, human resources and information technology. He will continue to serve as President of the Texas Stars. Since rejoining the team in 2011, Alberts has played an integral role in the resurgence of the Stars in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, helping lead the organization to tremendous growth in brand visibility, attendance and sponsorship sales. Alberts and his leadership team have been instrumental in the sweeping rebrand of the team, retiring the numbers of Mike Modano and Jere Lehtinen, and creating tremendous sponsorship value for the team and its partners.
Alberts' career includes nearly two decades of professional sports experience selling tickets, suites, premium seating, and sponsorships. From 1996-09, Alberts worked for the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers in various sales management roles in tickets, suites and corporate sponsorships. From 2006-09, Alberts served as the Executive Vice President of the Hicks Sports Marketing Group, the in-house sponsorship sales group for the Stars, Texas Rangers, and Liverpool Football Club. In 2009, Alberts took over as the Vice President of Sponsorship and Sales at Legends/CSL, overseeing a number of events at numerous venues around the country.
Jason Farris will remain Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer reporting to Lites. He will continue to serve as an Alternate Governor, manage the operation of Dr Pepper StarCenters, handle the NHL financial reporting for the club, manage the NHL Growth Fund initiatives and conduct all banking relationships for the organization. New to this role, Farris and Lites will work side-by-side to identify opportunities to increase the footprint of Northland Properties Corporation in and around Texas. Northland Properties Corporation, the largest privately-held hospitality company in Canada, expanded to the United States when it opened two Moxie's Grill and Bar locations in Uptown Dallas and Houston. Northland Properties currently has several projects underway, including the construction of a Sandman Hotel in Plano, which will house a Moxie's Grill and Bar and a Shark Club Sports Bar. The corporation also has purchased land in Dallas, Frisco and Las Colinas for the future construction of Sutton Place Hotels. In addition, Farris will take an active role in the development of nearly fifty acres of real estate in Cedar Park, Texas adjacent to H-E-B Center, and all other real estate-related opportunities for the Stars and Northland Properties.
Alana Matthews has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Business Operations and General Counsel reporting directly to Alberts. In her role, she will oversee human resources, legal, finance and administration, information technology and Dr Pepper Arena. With the team for four years, Matthews received her law degree from SMU Dedman School of Law. Since joining the team, she has been integral in the daily operations of the organization including the expansion of the Dr Pepper StarCenters, the acquisition of the Texas Stars, securing the operational rights of H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, and leading the organization's efforts, alongside the major league sports clubs in Texas, to amend the Texas Constitution allowing for the expansion of charitable raffles, which has significantly increased the fundraising efforts of the Dallas Stars Foundation.
Matt Bowman has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and will report directly to Alberts. Previously the team's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, he will oversee ticket sales and service, ticket operations, marketing and business intelligence for the team. In his sixth season with the team, Bowman has helped expand the organization's fan base, doubling the amount of season ticket holders in that span. The team's fan-forward customer service strategy has driven high retention rates and increased fan satisfaction. In marketing, Bowman has helped guide the organization in developing new strategies to build enhancements for Stars fans, and connect traditional advertising to new marketing assets in the digital space.


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Pianist Francisco Montero has performed in some of the most important halls in the USA (Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center, Festival Ubuntu organized by Carnegie Hall, Peter Jay Sharp Theater, Klavierhaus, Paul Hall, Morse Hall in New York, Borden Auditorium, NV Hall, Esber Recital Hall, Staller Center for the Arts and 4th Texas State International Piano Festival playing as a part of Rising Star guest. Some of these concerts have been reviewed by The New York Times with great critics); in United Kingdom (concerts at Dukes Hall, Purcell Room and Constance Pilkington Hall in London which was broadcasted by BBC Radio 4); in Germany (Konzertsaal in The University of Music and Dance Cologne playing as part of EuroArts International Festival); Austria (Palais Auersperg, Schloss Halbturn in Vienna), Italy (Sala Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Val Tidone Festival) and most of the cities in Spain (Centro Niemeyer, Teatro López de Ayala, Fundación Eutherpe, Sala Nicolás Salmerón, XXV Festival Ibérico…) . He has recently recorded at WQXR radio presented by David Dubal at The Greene Space for the new radio series "The Piano in Spain", and K-Radio AM 1660 performing pieces by Couperin and Scriabin.
Francisco´s most recent competitive awards include First Prize at Windsor International Piano Competition in London this year, ENKOR International Piano Competition, Grand Prize at New York Artists International Competition, making his debut at Carnegie Hall- Weill Recital Hall as part of the award, 1st Prize at New York International Music Concours, 2nd Prize at Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition, 1st Prize at the Esteban Sánchez International Competition, 1st Prize in addition to Special Prize for the best performance of Spanish music at the 19th International Ciutat de Carlet Piano Competition, and 2nd Prize at the Pedro Bote International Competition for Young Artists.
Born in 1991, Francisco Montero studied in Seville under the tutelage of Ignacio Torner and Tatiana Postnikova. In 2009, he moved to Badajoz to study with one of the most prestigious pianists in Spain (Alexander Kandelaki). Francisco holds a Bachelor´s degree in Music from the Conservatorio Superior de Música "Bonifacio Gil", Badajoz. From 2008 to 2012, he worked periodically with Christopher Elton, Head of Keyboard at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Francisco Montero studied his Master of Music at the prestigious The Juilliard School in New York under the guidance of the renowned teacher Julian Martin, whose influence in him has been decisive. His studies were generously supported by the Celia and Joseph Ascher Piano Fund, Nina Carasso Scholarship and Martin Canin Scholarship. He is currently pursuing his DMA in Piano Performance at The Pennsylvania State University with Dr. Jose R. Mendez.


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The first time I tried a dropstitch pattern – unfortunately I have forgotten which one (this was made back in 2013). A quick search on Ravelry and nothing familiar showed up although they had various 'Seafoam' dropstitch scarves.
Yarn is GGH Goa (#101), 50 % cotton and 50 % polyacrylic, 250 grams, 5 mm needles.
A drop stitch pattern is made by yarning over several times according to the pattern before you knit a stitch and then you drop the yarn overs in the next row. Sounds frightening at first.


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A Message of Optimism and Confidence in the Future
This article contains the text of an address by Jaqueline Lima at the opening plenary of the Global Fund 4th Partnership Forum held in São Paulo, Brazil on 28-30 June 2011. Jaqueline, a young Brazilian, shares her story as an HIV-positive mother who gave birth to a HIV-negative boy. The address was given in Portuguese; this text is a translation.
The Global Fund Should Move Now to Expand the Non-CCM Window
When is the Global Fund finally going to make it easier for Non-CCMs to apply to the Fund to address the needs of vulnerable populations that have been left out of the national response?
Board Approves COS Request from Russia, Amidst Concerns about Stockouts
On 1 September 2010, the Global Fund Board approved a continuity of services (COS) application from the Russian Federation for a Round 4 HIV grant, in the amount of $16,623,895, for the period from 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011.
Report Documents Gaps in Civil Society Participation on CCMs
People living with HIV are present on CCMs, but often lack genuine access to decision-making. Key affected populations are often absent from CCMs. CCM members (not just government representatives) are often unable or unwilling to create the conditions needed for the meaningful participation of these populations.
Global Fund Cancels Funding for Last Two Years of Zambia Round 4 HIV Grant
The Global Fund last month discontinued funding for Years 4 and 5 of Zambia's Round 4 HIV/AIDS grant because the PR - the Ministry of Finance and National Planning - failed to meet the conditions imposed when Phase 2 of the grant was approved in 2008. The conditions were that the PR utilise at least 50% of the grant funds disbursed in Year 3, and that an overall rating of B1 or higher be achieved during Year 3.
WHO Issues Technical Brief on Addressing Gender Inequalities in Global Fund Proposals
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical guidance brief on "Addressing Gender Inequalities: Strengthening HIV/AIDS Programming for Women and Girls" in Global Fund proposals.
Global Fund Launches "Born HIV Free" Campaign to Rally Public and Donor Support
The Global Fund is hoping that its Born HIV Free campaign will not only mobilise public support for a world where no child is born with HIV, but will also persuade donor countries to give more to the Fund at the Third Replenishment meeting in New York on 4-5 October 2010.
Global Fund Protests Malawi Prison Sentence for Two Gay Men
The Global Fund today (21 May 2010) issued an unusual press release protesting the conviction and sentencing of two men in Malawi based on their sexual orientation.
Seeking Nominations for Communities Delegation on the Global Fund Board
The Global Fund Board's delegation of Communities Living with HIV, TB and affected by malaria is looking for people willing to be part of the delegation for a three-year period, from 2011 through 2013.
Applicants Can Submit a MARP Proposal in Round 10
As mentioned in Article 1, Round 10 applicants from countries that have concentrated HIV/AIDS epidemics within "most-at-risk populations" (MARPs) have the option of applying for funding specifically for MARPs under a new funding stream.