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BEIRUT, May 6 (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that troops would head to an insurgent-held town to help besieged soldiers holed up on its outskirts and said army setbacks were part of normal warfare.
Last month Islamist insurgents including al Qaeda's wing in Syria, Nusra Front, captured the town of Jisr al-Shughour in Syria's Idlib province, edging closer to the government-held heartland of Latakia along the coast.
"And now, God willing, the army will arrive soon to these heroes who are besieged in the Jisr al-Shughour Hospital to continue the battle to defeat the terrorists," he said in comment broadcast on Syrian state television.
He was speaking at a school in an undisclosed location at an event to commemorate Syria's Martyrs' Day. In the rare public appearance, he was surrounded by throngs of people chanting in support. Security officials held back surging crowds.
In his first remarks since the insurgents seized Jisr al-Shughour, and the city of Idlib at the end of March, Assad played down such setbacks, saying to-and-fro gains were normal in any war, adding the armed forces would remain resolute.
"Psychological defeat is the final defeat and we are not worried," he said.
Assad said while the army was waging a relentless war across swathes of territory and gaining ground, there were occasions when the fighters had to "retreat back when the situation warrants".
Battles have been raging around the hospital on the southwestern outskirts of Jisr al-Shughour, where army forces and allied fighters have been holed up since the insurgent offensive began, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group.
Government forces have endured a series of setbacks on the battlefield and Islamist fighters have edged closer to Assad's stronghold in the coastal areas.
Fighting continued on Wednesday between government forces and Islamist fighters in government-held Latakia, the heartland of Assad's minority Alawite community.
Syrian state media said the army made advances in the northern countryside of Latakia and killed many Nusra fighters. (Reporting by Mariam Karouny in Beirut and Suleiman al-Khalidi in Amman, Writing by Sylvia Westall; Editing by Samia Nakhoul and Alison Williams)
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Chapter McGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2007 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Cost of Sales and Inventory 6
6-2 Inventory Issues What is inventory? What costs are included in inventory? How do we separate COGS from Ending Inventory?
6-3 Inventories Definition Asset items held for sale in the ordinary course of business or goods that will be used or consumed in the production of goods to be sold
6-4 Supplies Tangible items that will be consumed in the course of normal operations: e.g. office and janitorial supplies, lubricants, repair parts Not sold and not accounted for as part of cost of goods sold
6-5 Types of Companies Merchandising company: –Sells goods in same form as acquired Manufacturing company: –Converts raw material into finished goods Service company: –Provides intangible services
6-6 Merchandising Inventories Merchandising: Inventory costs (and COGS) = acquisition costs
6-7 Manufacturing Inventories Manufacturing company converts raw materials and purchased parts into finished goods: 3 types of inventories: Materials Work-in-process Finished goods
6-8 Service Inventories Service organizations (hotels, beauty parlors, plumbers): May have materials inventories
6-9 Professional Service Inventories Professional service firms (accounting firms, legal firms): Intangible inventory costs are costs incurred for client but not yet billed called jobs-in- progress or unbilled costs
6-10 Merchandise companies Inventories accounted for at cost: Cost includes cost of: Acquiring merchandise (invoice cost of goods, freight-in) Making goods ready for sale (unpacking and marking) Adjust for: Returns and allowances Cash discounts from supplier
6-11 Methods of accounting for purchase discounts Net of discount: Charge discounts not taken when paid Record at invoice price: Record discount when taken
6-12 Relationship of Inventory and COGS Beginning inventory + net purchases = goods available for sale Goods available for sale = cost of goods sold + ending inventory Equivalently: Beg. inventory + net purchases -ending inventory = cost of goods sold: Net purchases = gross purchases -purchase returns and allowances + freight-in
6-13 Measurement Issue Dividing goods available for sale between COGS and End. Inventory Measurement of inventories and cost of sales are related: –Periodic inventory method –Perpetual inventory method
6-14 Periodic inventory method Determine amount of ending inventory and deduce costs of goods sold: Count inventory (i.e., a physical inventory is taken) at the end of the period Multiply count times cost for each item to determine total amount of inventory: Beginning inventory of current period = ending inventory of preceding period
6-15 Perpetual Inventory Method Measure amount actually delivered to customers; deduce ending inventory Perpetual inventory record is kept for each item in inventory Advantages of perpetual inventory method: Detailed record is useful Built in check Identifies shrinkage by item Income statement can be prepared without taking a physical inventory
6-16 Manufacturing Companies Product costs or cost of goods sold = materials and parts used + conversion costs: Conversion costs = production labor + overhead (other costs incurred in manufacturing)
6-17 3 Types of Manufacturing Inventory Accounts Materials inventory or raw materials: Not yet used in production Adjusted for returns and freight-in Work-in-process: Goods started but not yet finished Materials + conversion costs Finished goods: Manufactured but not yet shipped. Materials + conversion costs
6-18 Professional service firms E.g. law and accounting firms: Labor, overhead, and incidental product costs but no materials cost Expensed in period billed (i.e., when revenues are recognized)
6-19 Inventory Costing Methods Specific identification Average cost FIFO LIFO
6-20 Specific identification Big ticket items Uniquely identified items: May offer opportunity to manipulate costs
6-21 Average Cost (Beginning inventory amount + purchases) / units available for sale = per unit inventory costs = per unit cost of goods sold: Periodic method: Computed for the entire period Perpetual method: A new unit cost can be calculated after each purchase
6-22 First-in, first-out (FIFO) Expenses costs of oldest purchases first Most recently purchased goods are in inventory: Likely but not necessary to follow actual flow of goods Ending inventory approximates current cost of goods
6-23 Last-in, last-out (LIFO) Assumes most recently purchased goods are sold first Inventory based on costs of oldest purchases: Cost of goods sold usually does not reflect physical flow Ending inventory may be costed at amounts of years ago: Inventory may be well below current costs
6-24 Arguments for FIFO Usually follows physical flow of goods If prices are based on oldest cost, results in best matching More accurate balance sheet valuation Non-theoretical/practical argument: Results in highest income during periods of rising prices
6-25 Arguments for LIFO If prices are based on current costs, results in best matching of revenues and costs and therefore most useful income statement Closest to reflecting current or replacement costs of goods sold: However, it is still historical costs and could differ from current costs
6-26 Arguments for LIFO (continued) During periods of price increases: Higher costs of goods sold Lower taxable income Lower income taxes Higher cash flows: If LIFO for tax purposes than also financial reporting
6-27 Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) Market price may be below cost due to: Physical deterioration Change in consumer tastes Technological obsolescence LCM is a reflection of conservatism concept Market is defined as replacement cost
6-28 Analysis of inventory Inventory turnover = Cost of goods sold / Inventory: Average for period or ending inventory Measures efficiency of asset usage Days inventory = Inventory / (Cost of goods sold 365) Gross margin as % of sales Ratios differ by industry
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A self-professed die-hard fan of soccer club Rapid Wien was sentenced by a jury court to 18 months in jail for re-engagement in national socialist activities.
The 39 year-old did raise his arm to the Nazi salute during a soccer game against Admira Wacker Mödling on August 13, 2016. "I didn't give it much thought. It surely was not a good move."
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Before the game he is said to have consumed alcohol with a group of like-minded individuals – the man has been part of the fan group Ultras Rapid for 15 years – in a pizza restaurant. This is how that happened, he explained to the court: " A shitty move." He had "shot himself in the foot," the father of five children said regretfully. He had previously been convicted ten times and in addition has been banned from Austria's stadiums and is thus not allowed to attend soccer games anymore.
A tattoo the man had made onto the back of his right hand a few years ago suggests that the Hitler salute did not happen by accident: the tattoo shows the number "88" which stands for [the eight letter in the alphabet, thus] ] "Heil Hitler" in extreme right-wing circles. According to the 39 year-old, the tattoo does not represent an encoded neo-Nazi greeting, but stands for February 1, 1988, the day the Ultras were founded.
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A previous conviction from 2013 might have played a role: The state court in Linz then sentenced the Rapid-fan to a suspended sentence after he had re-engaged in national socialist activities on Facebook. There, he posted on Hitler's birthday: "Dear Adi! Happy Birthday! Greetings, 88" and linked a video clip showing the Horst Wessel – Lied, the party hymn of the NSDAP.


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Excluding cash, accounts receivables, all debt, and an adjustment for owner compensation; most businesses will be in the 2.0 to 3.5 times seller discretionary earnings. If you hear of businesses selling for 6 to 8 times, the business is either larger than what we're talking about here or there were some very unusual circumstances surrounding that business.
However, there are real-world factors that some business have that allow them to sell for a premium. Here are the main factors that can lead to a business pulling in an extraordinary price at sale:
Financial Performance - A business puts itself in a position to gain a premium price by being a top performer in its industry. The business must have solid revenue and profits compared to similar companies. Keep an eye on gross margins are they are both a trigger for growth and a safeguard against slow periods.
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Lately, my sleep cycle is no longer a cycle. Dah macam reversible reaction yg ulang alik, hah ambik kau hahahaha. Sleep awake sleep awake sleep awake. Harini dah 3 kali aku tidur, it didn't sounds like a nap but not really a long sleep. Maybe because of 2 nights stay up so the body has its after effects not the next day but a few days after. Nasib baik ibu call me everyday for subuh kalau tak..... *sigh*
Last few daaaays kan, I had this practical for OSCE in mile end. The bad side was this gonna be a day of almost 1 hour return walk, the bright side; walk is the one and only exercise i'll be having in london hahahaha totally not gonna spend money on gym! Practical tu best gilaaaaa omg (for me the noOb), even though it was only auscultation and measure blood pressure hahaha.
Best because that was literally the first time eveeeeeer I used stethoscope (kot of course the legit stethoscope lahh not the one Qaseh punya mainan) and machine blood pressure yang pump pump tu. Before this seseri's lab just ada the automatic blood pressure machine so thats not fuuuun. The "sphygmomanometer" (literally google sbb tak reti eja) tu kitaorg tak baca the manual how to use so just main guna sbb nak "fun learning", so my coursemate dia salah buat so it didnt constrict the blood vessels but then the straps suddenly inflated so dah mcm balloon dah lels. They even pump so hard sampai in position nak pump chest for cpr hahah thank god im not dumb alone
And we wonder what if this happens in real life in front of the patients hahahah mesti patients mcm tak menyakin kan nyaaa dia ni biar betul.......
And kena cari heart pulse at the wrist and it kinds of normal bila susah nak jumpa heart pulse tu. Aku pun tak perasan everytime cari for the pulse, aku buat this one facial expression yang mcm apahal-tak-jumpa-do face, so dieorang gelak mcm tak igt dunia dah. Kalau tak jumpa jugak start dah buat drama "are you goblin?" "uhm, sir i think my patient is a ghost. there's no pulse at all"
paling jakun when i used the pink stethoscope and then letak on my chest. The sounds of the pumping heart is sooooo 💓💓💓💓💓 especially when it's my own heart hahaha i couldnt stop listen to it, the im-proud-of-my-heart-it-beats-for-20years moment serious takleh blaaah. Rasa macam jagebang sangat (jakun gembira bangga lels)
So yeah love yourself yeah (tiba tiba lol), if you feel penat hidup yang takda makna or lost in the pain of heart break tu remember at least you can sleep to hve a rest and have brand new day but your heart never had a chance at all. So be grateful! Hashtag tazkirah drpd osazah syadin
-anyway, one thing that I can't brain everytime i ask questions to the lecturer, they alwaaaays ask me back "hm what do you think" dlm hati aku dah ya Allah kalau aku tahu lah jawapan im not here, nak fikir apa pun tak tahu dah - so, my response always something that worth a face palm 😎😎😎
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Year: 2012
Director: Peter Jackson
Stars: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage
One word: Epic
Of course this film deserves more than a single word in summary, but if I had to give one word, it would be Epic. Epic, however, should not necessarily be taken as positively as it suggests.
I should start by saying that although the book is one I read a number of times as a child and certainly enjoyed, it's been a number of years since my eyes graced its pages (or should that be the other way round?). I slip therefore between analysing the film on its faithfulness to the book, about which I may well be mistaken, the inevitable comparisons with the LOTR film trilogy, and on its own merit. It's hard as such to come at this film objectively, but I'll try.
To begin with, I'm not sure I'll ever be convinced of the necessity of three films (beginning with 2 ½ hours in the cinematic edition alone!) when the original trilogy (I feel like I'm talking about Star Wars now) was far longer in the books and gets essentially the same treatment movie-wise. I feel like at least half an hour could have been portioned over to the extended edition without losing much in the way of plot (did I really have to see a mountain have a boxing match with itself for five minutes?). And yet Bilbo's stalling of the trolls, one of the more intelligent and funny scenes in the book is chopped down to almost nothing to squeeze in an unnecessarily long troll/dwarf skirmish. Some of the homages to the first three films are at best overt and at worst ludicrous. A scene in which Thorin and the Dwarves engage the Goblin army under Azog on the verges of Moria is basically the Last Alliance scene from Fellowship recast, right down to the pivotal Isildur/Sauron confrontation.
Some of the casting and characterisation of the film made me feel uneasy in a way that I can't explain. When Martin Freeman was cast as Bilbo I thought he sounded perfect. And yet he, along with a number of the Dwarves, don't make the transition from British sitcom actor to Hollywood blockbuster star all too smoothly. Not that they don't play their roles well. It just seems a little amateurish at times. A number of the original cast (Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Christopher (freaking) Lee) weren't young ten years ago, and I can't put my finger on it but there's definitely something wrong with Gandalf. And nobody likes Frodo.
But don't let this criticism disguise my enjoyment of the film. I was smiling much of the way through the film, laughing often, and in awe most of the time. However, I got the overwhelming impression that the filmmakers made the film into more of an action-packed blockbuster to reel in those caught by the hook of the LOTR trilogy, where the book (at least in my memory) is far more subtle and intelligent. So although it wasn't entirely what I wanted (but should have expected) from the film, I stand by my one word summary:
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WOOL PAINTING - Landscapes
I had a lot of fun felting the dog portraits so I wanted to try my hand at felting landscapes. This was a lot more difficult than I imagined it would be. I believe with a lot more color options and a lot more faith in myself, it would not have seemed so daunting. Thankfully I have an awesome brother (who is an artist therefore connoisseur of all things art- logical, right?) who put up with a couple days of constant texts and pictures from me asking if they looked right or what I should add. Geez, when I type it out it is obvious that I need a little more courage. After I completed them I hung them on the wall in my living room so I could look at them every time I walked by. A few days was all I needed. My brother was right, they were perfect.
The cabin painting is for my dad and step-mom. They have a cabin out in the woods that they frequent almost every weekend all year long. It is their heaven on earth. I used a picture my dad took of their cabin and used complete creative freedom. It's how I imagine it looks at Christmas; I have only been there in the summer.
The lake painting is for my oldest brother. He is a photographer and adventurer, among many other things. I used one of his photos from a backpacking trip he went on during the summer. I am hoping he recognizes it so I tried to capture as many details as I could and stayed as close to the picture as possible. The colors are a little off, but I am ok with that.
The process for the landscapes is exactly the same as the dog portraits. I read somewhere online to wet felt it (soak in hot water and rub with soap to felt the fibers together) after the first base layer. I tried it with these landscapes and it did nothing for me. It just shifted things around a bit. Next time I try another landscape, or any wool painting, I will stick with the original method.
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Luke 22:14-23
14When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God."
17After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. 18For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
19And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."
20In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. 21But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. 22The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed, but woe to that man who betrays him." 23They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this.
I was recently told that I should prepare three sermons each Sunday and that before the message that we should take up the offering with me informing you that the $100 dollar message is 5 minutes long, that the $50 message is 15 minutes long and that the $10 message is an hour long. I thought that was kind of funny. Sounds a little bit like something Judas might have dreamt up.
If you remember Judas was one of the original twelve disciples and that meant he had witnessed many of the miraculous things that Jesus did and that he heard the wonderful teachings that had changed lives and that were transforming those who heard it. Judas would have witnessed everything about Jesus; just as much as Andrew or Thomas or Peter did. He had been present and seen it all.
When that name "Judas" pops up what sort of person do you envision? I think most of us do not paint a pretty picture of Judas. If you're like me you think of a beady-eyed, sneaky, plotting, weasley fellow; maybe with a point beard. Maybe you picture him standing off to the side thinking of ways to have Jesus killed or to in some way better himself.
Have you ever considered his upbringing? Was he the product of a broken home? Was he a juvenile delinquent or the black sheep of his family?
We really can't be certain that we have painted the correct picture of Judas, because in today's verse, at the Passover meal, which we affectionately call the Last Supper, when Jesus announces that his betrayer is sitting at the table, we don't see the other apostles automatically pointing the finger at Judas as if he is the default bad guy.
In fact, in some of the other Gospel books, a couple of them even ask Jesus if they themselves might become this betrayer. What an honest question. Could I become a betrayer? They might think to themselves, as might we all, what could happen to me that would cause me to deny my Lord?
Most of us know the story of the young lady at Columbine High School who was killed because she would not deny her love for God, but what about other things…things more subtle. What about walking away from communion for money or to do whatever it is you want to do.
It seems to me that those asking themselves this question: Is it I, Lord? Would not be as foolish as some self-righteous people because they recognized their humanity in the presence of the Messiah and they knew they were lacking.
Now Judas, even though he was the group treasurer and a little stingy, it would still appear, that the others were not ready to call him a traitor. Now six days before the Last Supper we read, in John 12:3-6 that Jesus was visiting Mary and Martha, this was just after their brother Lazarus had been resurrected. The verse reads:
3Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
4But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages." 6He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.
True as that might have been this was not, at the time, something commonly known among the other 11. So, it may be safe to say that Judas was not, outwardly, the picture of evil.
In fact if he was the group treasurer that would seem to mean that
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Whether or not you found DFS success during the NFL regular season, Yahoo! will give you a chance to add to your winnings with contests throughout the playoffs. The first postseason contest encompasses the four games from the Wild Card Round, which begins Saturday at 4:35 PM Eastern time. Among the options primed to pop this weekend are a couple of workhorse running backs and Indianapolis' top connection in the passing game.
QB: Lamar Jackson, BAL vs. LAC ($25): Jackson has game-changing speed at the quarterback position, and he's used it to rack up 67 or more rushing yards in six of his seven NFL starts, along with four rushing touchdowns in that stretch. He's also learned to limit mistakes as a passer, posting a 4:0 TD:INT over the final four weeks. Jackson should get plenty of rushing attempts regardless of game flow, so he's like a low-end quarterback and a high-end running back rolled into one player at just $25.
RB: Chris Carson, SEA at DAL ($25): Those who rode Carson down the stretch in their fantasy leagues are encouraged to go right back to him in the postseason. The workhorse running back carried the ball 22.5 times per game over the final four contests, racking up at least 116 rushing yards in three of those games and 90 in the other. He also found the end zone in each contest, totaling five touchdowns during that torrid stretch. Some owners might have doubts against a fifth-ranked Dallas run defense that surrendered only 94.6 rushing yards per game, but it's tough to argue against Carson given how reliant the Seahawks have been on establishing the run with him.
WR: Keenan Allen, LAC at BAL ($25): It's not easy to trust any of the Chargers against a Ravens defense that allowed the fifth-fewest passing yards (210.0) and second-fewest points (17.9) per game this season, but Allen's been so consistent that he might just overcome this difficult matchup. His only game with fewer than 57 receiving yards came all the way back in Week 3, and Allen found the end zone five times in the season's final seven games. While this choice certainly goes against the grain, much stranger things have happened in the playoffs before.
Other Against-the-Grainers
QB: Mitchell Trubisky (CHI, $29)
RB: Marlon Mack (IND, $22); Gus Edwards (BAL, $17)
WR: Tyler Lockett (SEA, $18); Mike Williams (LAC, $18)
TE: Blake Jarwin (DAL, $13)
DST: Baltimore Ravens ($16)
CASH GAMES (H2H, 50/50s and DOUBLE UPS)
Andrew Luck, IND at HOU ($35)
While these two NFC South rivals split three-point decisions, Houston had no answer for Luck in either meeting this season. He threw for a season-high 464 yards and four touchdowns when they first faced off, then added his second-highest passing yardage total of the campaign (399) in their subsequent matchup. Luck was no slouch against other competition, either, as his 4,593 yards and 39 touchdowns were good for fifth and second in the NFL, respectively, and are both tops among the quarterbacks playing on this slate.
Running Back
Jordan Howard, CHI vs. PHI ($20)
The Bears' formula in this one will likely revolve around trying to jump out to an early lead, then relying on their running game and dominant defense (more on that unit below). With 100 rushing yards or a touchdown in each of the season's final four games (323 yards, four touchdowns in all), Howard is primed to play his part in turning that vision into a success. If he can reach either benchmark here, Howard would be a strong pick at $20.
Wide Receiver
Amari Cooper, DAL vs. SEA ($27)
Cooper was a beast after coming over to the Cowboys in a midseason trade, racking up 53 catches for 725 yards and six touchdowns in nine games with Dallas. Those numbers translate to 94 catches for 1,289 yards and 11 touchdowns over a full, 16-game campaign, showing that he can be treated as a true No. 1 wide receiver heading into this home playoff contest. With Seattle likely to key on stopping Ezekiel Elliott on the ground, Cooper should find plenty of room to operate.
T.Y. Hilton, IND at HOU ($28)
The driving force behind Luck's success against the Texans this season has been their inability to slow down the quarterback's favorite target. Hilton racked up 314 receiving yards in their pair of meetings, accounting for two of the five games in which he topped 100 receiving yards this season. If you're rolling with Luck here, it only makes sense to maximize your upside by locking in Hilton as well and watching the big plays pile up come Saturday.
Tight End
Zach Ertz, PHI at CHI ($24)
Don't overthink this one, especially with Ertz not even listed as the most expensive tight end on this slate. Philadelphia's not likely to get much going on the ground against Chicago's top-ranked run defense, and the man who set a new record for catches by a tight end with 116 this season is likely to vacuum up all the targets he can handle in the passing game. Through sheer volume if nothing else, Ertz is the one Eagles player with a clear path to putting up strong numbers here.
Defense/Special Teams
Chicago Bears, CHI vs. PHI ($20)
This unit should be worth paying up for if you're able to do so. Led by Khalil Mack, the Bears averaged a robust 11.7 fantasy points per game during the regular season and are primed to exceed that number in front of what will be a rocking Soldier Field crowd. With no Carson Wentz (back) under center for the Eagles and replacement Nick Foles battling a rib injury of his own, there's no wonder why the Bears are easily the biggest favorites of any team in the Wild Card Round with a 5.5-point spread.
Honorable Mentions
QB: Deshaun Watson (HOU, $36)
RB: Ezekiel Elliott (DAL, $38); Lamar Miller (HOU, $19)
WR: Allen Robinson (CHI, $20); DeAndre Hopkins (HOU, $34)
TE: Mark Andrews (BAL, $13)
DST: Seattle Seahawks ($16)


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This series of posts is adapted from a presentation I delivered to the Atlanta Freethought Society on May 13, 2018. I should offer the following caveats: I am neither an historian nor a scholar; therefore, this information is admittedly incomplete and may contain errors. I welcome any corrections or comments.
Part 6: Muslim Slaves
While many of the Founders expressed tolerance for Islam, they expressed no such compassion for the only followers of Islam they would ever meet: African slaves. Of the hundreds of thousands of Africans abducted and shipped to America as part of the slave trade, as many as 30% were Muslim.
For good or ill, most of them either abandoned their religion or practiced it in the privacy of their hearts. Inevitably, given the privations of slave life and the pressure from Christian slaveholders, the children and grandchildren of Muslim slaves were raised as Christians.
While the vast majority of Muslim slaves lived and died in anonymity, a few of them are noted by history. Among the more celebrated Muslims of the slavery period are:
- Ayuba Suleiman Diallo (1701-1773), a Senegalese who was brought to Maryland as a slave and eventually freed and returned to his homeland with the help of James Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia.
- Yarrow Mamout (~1736 -1823), a slave freed in 1796 who settled in Washington, DC, owned land, had shares in a bank, and as a result of which recovered from bankruptcy three times. He was so well known locally at the time that his portrait was painted TWICE, once by Charles Willson Peale (who also painted George Washington) and another time by an artist named James Alexander Simpson. Peale wrote of Mamout, "he professes to be a mahometan, and is often seen & heard in the Streets singing Praises to God — and conversing with him, he said man is no good unless his religion comes from the heart . . . The acquaintance of him often banter him about eating Bacon and drinking Whiskey — but Yarrow says it is no good to eat Hog — & drink whiskey is very bad."
- Omar Ibn Said (1770-1864), another Senegalese and Islamic scholar who was enslaved in the Carolinas, and who wrote FOURTEEN Arabic transcriptions from the Quran from memory while serving as a slave in the South. Some of his papers are owned today by the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
- Ben Ali Muhammad, also called Bilali Mohammed, a slave brought to Sapelo Island, Georgia in 1802 or 1803, served as the imam for a congregation of 80 fellow slaves and even wrote a 13-page commentary on Islamic law and conduct that is currently owned by the University of Georgia.
By the way, nearly 300 Muslim last names appear in the rolls of soldiers who served in the American Civil War. Unfortunately, I do not have a breakdown of how many served in the Union vs the Confederacy, how many were slave vs freedmen, how many were immigrants vs born in America, etc.
At the very least it shows us the small but perceptible participation of American Muslims throughout the country's history.


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But Philip said, "Come, see for yourself." John 1:46 (NIV)
Baby Jesus – The Nativity Series – Part 2
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"Glory to God in the highest realms of heaven! For there is peace and a good hope given to the sons of men." Luke 2:14 TPT
We picture that the birth of Jesus was a lovely moment: Stars shining, angels singing, wise men bringing gifts, the cattle gently lowing as they hum the quiet newborn saviour off to sleep… Mary's garments have no blood on them in our imaginations and Joseph looks like he's had a full nights sleep with nothing weighing heavily on his mind.
But this was not the scene… It's not how it looked. Jesus was born into a day and age that was anything but peaceful. He was born amidst scandal and controversy… he was born in a time where the rulers of the land, who had taken it by force, could command the murder of every baby under the age of two.
By the time Luke wrote his account of Jesus life, decades after his ascension, the entire Judaic Priesthood had been slaughtered, the temple sacked, and the people were genuinely fearing the end. Times were desperate.
Surrounded by tinsel and carols and gifts and food, we forget that the Angel's song was not so much a declaration, but a prophecy:
"For there is peace and a good hope given to the sons of men."
Jesus was not born of wealth and greatness, strength and supremacy. He did not arrive like we would expect a ruler and hero would. He came wrapped in vulnerability – a newborn, fragile and indefensible. His first home, a stable – not a palace, or even a temple. But a shack full of smelly animals, dirty straw, rodents, mildew… there were no grand curtains or carpets or luxuries.
It was more than humble.
And don't go thinking that Mary had a pain free birth. Jesus would have come the same way we all do – covered in blood, shrouded in the cries and groans of our mothers. Birthed through sweat and pain.
And THIS is our great hope.
If this baby who is called, "Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isa 9:6)," was born to an unknown man; if this baby whose lineage was holy and divine, was born of a peasant girl in a stable; if this supernatural wonder of a baby was born into the most hopeless and weak of circumstances; if God injected himself into the world through the least auspicious of all events, then there is indeed nowhere and no one and nothing where his presence, love, grace and holiness cannot be housed and found.
In the Hungering Dark, Buechner wrote, "And this means that we are never safe, that there is no place where we can hide from God, no place where we are safe from his power to break in two and recreate the human heart, because it is just where he seems most helpless that he is most strong, and just where we least expect him that he comes most fully."
Drink up every last bit of it. If you are surrounded with joy, we rejoice with you. If you are filled sorrow, we mourn and pray with you. Wherever you are, and whatever you are experiencing, remember that the hope of Christmas isn't in its obvious strength and grandeur, but in its humility and vulnerability – the supernatural in the unexpected. Hope.
Come and see.
See that Jesus is not disgusted with mess, he is not afraid of the dark, he is not expelled by weakness. These very places are where his life began. And into these situations he still longs to live. And does. Light in the dark, strength and weakness, hope where there is no hope.
"Peace on earth and goodwill to all."
Grace and Peace,
Written by Liz Milani
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Joining the Supreme Court Bar
In honor of my joining the Supreme Court of the United States Bar this week, I am writing a blog about some of the fun facts about the Supreme Court and what the experience is like becoming an officer of the highest court in the land.
1) The highest court in the land is actually a basketball court. This is a little bit of an inside joke. But the Justices love to play basketball. They even had a court build above the actual courtroom that is lovingly referred to as "the highest court in the land."
2) The Supreme Court does not have bar ID cards. Most bars provide members cards to prove who they are when they come to court. So few people are permitted to practice in the Supreme Court, they have dispensed with cards.
3) The building is gorgeous—and open to the public. The Court is in a classical style. And the first floor is filled with busts and paintings of various justices. For anyone who likes architecture, I strongly recommend visiting.
4) The Ten Commandments are in the courtroom, but not the way you might think. A number of cases came up not long ago about the Ten Commandments in courthouses. Interestingly enough, the US Supreme Court has a gorgeous frieze around the top of the courtroom depicting history's great law givers from Hammurabi to Napoleon. And one of several dozen figures depicted is Moses with the Ten Commandments.
5) As restricted as it may seem, the court is the public's court. Anyone can enter, take a tour, and even hear oral argument. I highly recommend visiting to anyone.
Joining the US Supreme Court bar was a wonderful experience. It is an amazing feeling that very few get to experience standing in front of the most famous jurists of our time and hearing them call out your name. The Chief Justice swore me in with a big smile on his face. And it was a great honor.


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From sea breeze-swept vineyards on the Central Coast of California, to wide open, barren earth in rural Australia, these wines will transport you to a different place and time – without you having to open your wallet (too much) or request PTO.
Our resident wine expert, Grace Joyal, breaks down what you should be drinking this month (and what you should be watching for as you're sipping!).
Vouvray – France
The perfect complement to your Thai takeout obsession – just make sure to have the Netflix cued up before you dig in
This white wine, traditionally crafted in the Loire Valley in Central France, is made using the Chenin Blanc grape. The grape is prime for Sauvignon Blanc lovers, or, anyone who finds Riesling too sweet. The wine comes from the Vouvray appellation in the Touraine District. Wines range from dry to sweet and still to sparkling. Regardless of how you like it, Vouvray is appreciated for its delicate floral aromas and a bold, bright taste.
We tried: Vignobles Lacheteau, 2016: $8 at Trader Joe's
Medium-full bodied and off dry with medium acidity. Aromas of pear and jasmine. Pear, citrus, almond, honey and minerality on the mouth. This wine becomes more complex on day two.
Pair with: Something ethnic and spicy. This was a beautiful companion to Thai chili garlic noodles and Tom Yum soup.
GEwUrztraminer – France, Germany, California
After a weekend of play, dress up your Sunday supper with a Middle Eastern meal and this sweet, but elegant pairing
The grape, traditionally grown in the Alsace region of France, and just to the north in Germany, is aromatic, meaning that even if it's not technically sweet, it will smell like it. Usually, you'll encounter citrus, tropical and stone fruit notes, with spice and smoke in more complex examples. Gewurztraminer also thrives in cooler regions of the New World. It's not easy to find – worldwide, there are only 20,000 acres of the grape planted!
We tried: Fetzer Shaly Loam, 2016: $8 at Trader Joe's
Golden in color, with peach, apricot and honeysuckle on the nose. Medium sweetness, full body, with lemon, pineapple, stone fruit and mango on the mouth. Low-medium acid. A bit of ginger-spice on the back of the palette, making for a sparkly little kick. I tasted smoke on the second day.
Pair it with: Lamb curry with tomatoes, garlic and garam masala – the crisp sweetness cuts splendidly through Indian or Middle Eastern cuisine.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo – Central Italy
An easy-drinking red to warm your belly after a long training run – and give you an excuse to make la pizza
This juicy red wine is made from the Montepulciano grape in the Abruzzo region of east-central Italy. Usually medium in body, the lowest quality versions are berry-forward and pair well with basic Italian classics. Higher-quality examples have chocolate layered over black fruit notes. Montepulciano is the second most planted red grape in Italia to Sangiovese grapes.
We tried: Villa Cerrina, 2016: $6 at Trader Joe's
Dry, medium body, ruby-colored wine featuring raspberry and blackberry, with herbal and tobacco notes laced in. Low-medium tannins and medium acid.
Pair it with: Think fat and tomatoes a.k.a. a piping hot bowl of linguini topped with bolognese (with beef AND pork). We can't stress this combo enough – it's simply divine!
Duoro – Portugal
Grab a friend – and this zesty red – and dance your Friday night away in your living room
The Duoro region in Portugal is most known for its Ports, but has come to be known for producing some pretty banging reds. The wine uses a blend of the grapes Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca. Depending on the makeup (and quality), you'll get plum, violet, spice and blueberry notes and high tannin. Regardless, because of the hot, dry climate of the region, the grapes are very concentrated.
We tried: Symington Family Estates, Tuella, 2014: $6 at Trader Joe's
This wine smells and tastes of dark fruit and spices, with a touch of plum on the nose and vanilla on the palette. The chocolate comes out on day two. Dry, with medium acid, tannins and body.
Pair it with: A big bowl of chili with stilton or gouda grated on top. Otherwise, any other meaty stew or sauce works wonderfully. Douro will overwhelm delicately flavored dishes. For pairing with a cheese – try fresh goat's cheese.
Red blend – Grenache + Syrah – Australia
Brooding and badass, this wine is rich and delicious – open a bottle after burning turns on the mountain
The two red grapes, Syrah, originally from Southern France, and Grenache (Garnacha), from Spain, were first wed in the famed Rhone region of France (ever heard of a Cote du Rhone?), but this month, we're feeling takes on the blend from Australia. These grapes thrive in the southeastern part of the continent, where the air is hot and dry. The combination of Syrah's showstopping spice with Grenache's dependable warmth and grace and low acid makes for a wine that will win over your tastebuds.
We tried: The Banished, 19 Crimes' grenache-syrah blend: $10 at major grocery stores
Aromas of vanilla, jam and baking spices. Add dark chocolate and dark fruits to the list, in taste, making for a velvety, full-bodied wine.
Pair it with: A hearty beef stew or other meat dish. Syrah's tannins are well-suited to the fat and protein in the meat.


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During 2009 I made a goal for myself, and not just getting a ball from a game. I wanted to go to the last Twins game in the Metrodome. That goal was crossed off THREE separate times, thanks to the unbelievable comeback by the Twins (collapse by Detroit), I was not able to celebrate it solely against the Royals on October 4th. Then came October 6th, game 163 against the Tigers; this game will more than likely be the most exciting and most memorable game that I will ever have the privilege of saying that I attended. The bad news, the Metrodome was not killed yet. the honor was left to the Yankees on October 11, 2009, they were finally the ones able to put away the Twins and force the Metrodome, a stadium that managed to go into extra innings, into a much overdue retirement. WE'RE HEADED OUTSIDE IN 2010!!
I then wanted to witness the first and last of each milestone that could be planned. I went to the first exhibition game (against the Cardinals), the first 'home opener' (against the Red Sox, and no, there was no snow and it was comfortably warm), the first regular season 'home closer', and the first and last playoff games of the first playoff run in Target Field.
So here we were, the first playoff game in our new home. At this point in time, i had been to Target Field so many times that it already felt like home. I had long forgotten about the
Dump Dome, and was convinced that somehow this team was destined for something great. We had a new stadium that was always full, Big Jim Thome was on our side for once, and surely these guys remembered how the Metrodome was ended! Heck, we even clinched our division SUPER early and could have chased the best record in the AL if we hadn't rested some guys down the stretch.
I will get into the ballhawking in just a little bit, but let me finish my 2010 Twins Playoff rant…
The Twins were able to take an early lead in both of the games at home, but for some reason we just ended up giving up the lead and got swept yet again by the Yankees. It was so frustrating, we had all the right pieces, but the Kryptonite proved to be too much. there was always 2011, right? Twins fans could at least be stoked for that, right?! (Sorry Twins fans, you already know what happens.)
Ballhawking story:
So there I was, in a playoff atmosphere, outdoors, at home, against the Yankees. WE were the home team with home field advantage and the YANKEES were the wild card!! SWEET!! With all the craziness that comes with Playoff baseball, there is also another great benefit, early gates!
I got to the park super early (not nearly as early as my opening day tradition, but still a bit before gates opened). I positioned myself in right field as the Twins were taking their BP. I picked the MN State Lottery sections because they only have 4 rows and the big guns on the Twins are lefties. I didn't want to compete with the madness that is in left field, 500 people for 5 balls, with only 40 or so in good position to get one. It can really be a madhouse over there when the Twins are good and the opponent is a big draw.
There was only one other couple around me trying to hawk for balls, the only problem, they stayed super close to me and they were both older (more than likely retired). The lady was the one with the glove on to, and I knew that just behind small children, the people most likely to get a ball are older people, since they are so rare to see trying to get a ball.
The lady ended up snagging one that was thrown up. Even though I tried flagging down the player, she made a sound towards him when he looked up towards us and at that point my hopes for that ball were sunk. Then I noticed that her husband also ended up getting one, I think it was hit to him, but that's not important. And there it was, my first bit of jealousy as a ballhawk. I was getting bummed that I didn't have one. I was trying but in all actuality, I was not trying nearly hard enough. Up until now, I didn't realize how much the real hawks try to talk to the players and yell out loud (nicely of course, as simple as using the word "Please"). I was still not a full on hawk, I had not added that part of the game to my arsenal, so to be getting frustrated and jealous was unwarranted. no one owes me a ball, and like I said in one of my earlier posts, some days even the best get shut out and some days the lucky guy with no glove has one land in his lap. Ballhawking is not completely luck, but it is based on social interaction and the complexities of logarithms not fully comprehensible to man. You can do things that get your chances as close to 100%, but sometimes the balls just aren't there.
Alright, so now that I am getting jealous and bummed, I am really trying to get myself to focus back on batting practice. Look at who is up, who is coming up and where the other fans are. I was able to clear my head and on top of that, the older people were now content with their ball per person haul. I had the whole State Lotto section to myself, while the Overhang and Left Field were getting crowded beyond comfort.
Then it happened, a ball was hit towards my massive section. I just had to make sure it was deep enough, and that it was going to stay in my section and not bounce back on to the field. Luckily it stuck in the section right next to me and I quickly raced over and picked it up. My first playoff ball!! Against the Yankees!! Back when I was young I thought games like these had little to no odds of hauling in such a cool prize. But I had just made it work.
I felt like a real, official ballhawk. I was still new though, and thought it was only respectable if after you got one ball you would stop. So that is what I did. I was OK with this since the stadium was still a bit new, a few of the nooks and crannies still needed my attention, and the hot dog and scorecard weren't going to find me and sell themselves to me.
thank you nameless old couple that challenged my young ballhawking patience. By no means was the jealousy warranted or in any way due to a fault of your own, it was on me. I was able to realize this and for that, thank you. You two also helped out because you were still sitting in the Lotto section as the ball I snagged touched down. Thank you for watching me and cheering me on when I got the ball. It felt very symbolic, that ballhawks should build each other up AND compete.
By the way, I really don't like the term ballhawk. It sounds too dirty, mean, and immoral to me. A hawk sounds like they swoop in at the last second and take stuff away. It sound like us ballhawks are "looking around for something that just died" (thanks Craig Finn/The Hold Steady). The only reason I use it is because of how commonly accepted it is, and because I don't have a better term. So let's do our best to turn that word around, shall we?


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Premiere: The Walden Players, The Walden School, July 2006
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In technology terms, ion-exchange chromatography had the highest consumption in past few years. Though, affinity chromatography resins hold the key share of the revenue. This is mainly due to the higher selling costs associated with affinity resins. Demand for chromatography resins was highest in North America. However, there is huge demand for chromatography resins from Asia Pacific region due to the growing pharmaceutical industry, particularly in India, China and South Korea. Additionally, the emergence of CMOs and CROs is driving the chromatography resins market in Asia Pacific region. Europe is expected to show steady growth over the forecast period.
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Published: 03/09/2011 by Helen Skura
It was 8 AM on a chilly Saturday, and I should've been asleep. Unfortunately, I have a major addiction to fresh produce, and the bruised, wilted fruits and vegetables at the local supermarket chains (which shall remain nameless) just weren't cutting it anymore. A girl needs her vitamins almost as much as she needs her beauty sleep.
So, braving the cold and the hour, I set out to finally investigate a favorite Burbank staple: the Downtown Farmers' Market. Vendors assemble behind the City Hall Annex at Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue on Saturday mornings from 8 AM to 12:30 PM. Except for a few days between Christmas and New Year, they're there every week rain or shine and have been operating since 1983.
While this market is one of the oldest in Southern California, it's by no means the biggest. However, the selection of wares is definitely respectable. Vendors are hand-picked and manage to pack a lot of high-quality products into only about twenty-five booths. You won't need hours to hunt down exactly what you're looking for, but if you were so inclined, there's certainly enough superior merchandise and tasty free samples around to fuel a leisurely morning of aimless exploration.
Keeping the Doctor Away
Whether you're into apples or cherimoyas, celery or squash blossoms, the produce at this market is superb and diverse. After sampling my way through nearly a dozen delicious varieties of pears and oranges, I had to remember to stop buying fruit if I was ever going to have enough cash left for salad components and veggie side dishes. The greenery didn't disappoint, and I almost couldn't wait to get home and start enjoying my recommended daily servings.
But there was more than just produce, and I couldn't resist inspecting the array of gorgeous fresh flowers, mixed nuts, and organic honey. All the vendors are friendly and kind, willing to answer questions or just joke around. The welcoming atmosphere definitely took the sting out of having to be out of bed before noon on a weekend.
What's Crackin
One booth had a line that dwarfed all the others; that booth belongs to the woman commonly referred to as the "egg lady." Judging by her impressive crowd of waiting customers, this chick really knows her eggs. People were buying by the dozen and by the gross. The egg lady was sold out in mere hours, but the late-comers just grumbled good-naturedly, vowing to be back next week to try their luck again.
Among other beloved regular sellers are the "grass-fed beef guy" and the "organic cheese guy," both of whom display great, healthy products for reasonable prices. If you're sick of hormones and antibiotics in your meat and dairy, these booths are the only stops you'll need to make for wholesome alternatives.
An International Experience
All products are certified California grown, but a few stalls near the back feature the best of their international variations. The scent of handmade tamales and Korean barbeque waft through the air, and fluffy pita pockets and creamy hummus sit beside an impressive assortment of olives. Whether you want a snack to walk around with or meals for the next week, chances are you'll find something delicious.
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The market doesn't allow pets, but apparently there are a few shady places to tie dogs (if you're into that sort of thing). You also won't find any arts and crafts being offered, but not having to wade through wicker and macramé is a good thing as far as I'm concerned.
My advice to future market-goers is this: get there early. You're going to have to drag yourself out of bed if you want to beat out other Burbanites for the best selection. Arriving right as the market opens is best, but an hour won't hurt much. Luckily street parking is abundant, and a structure on Orange Grove is also free, so at least you won't have to stumble far too get at all the California-grown goodness.
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Ireland - breathing, the smell of the see. serenity, tranquility, magical beauty and wildness, vastness.
A trip to the fjords of the far southwest of Ireland.
The west stands boldly out into the Atlantic. Meagre, grey rocks and jagged cliffs dramatically brave the wind, while deeply incised bays - remnants of former rivers surprise with lush mediterranean vegetation. Magnificent gardens, stately homes, castles, bustling towns, rolling green hills and coastal sections alternate with breathtaking cliffs. Mountain roads wind their way through almost alpine ranges.
The enormous topographical diversity of the all dominating nature also characterizes the people. Friendly they are and hard at the same time. Wind, sun, rain, the gloomy misty days - they take it upon and get dressed accordingly....
O stony grey soil of Monaghan
The laugh from my love you thieved;
You took the gay child of my passion
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Curley Henry is the Executive Director of Cybersecurity Strategy & Architecture for Southern Company, responsible for setting the company's strategic information direction, roadmap and cybersecurity initiatives. He has a broad background in information security and IT, including nearly 20 years of experience guiding strategic engagement, process improvement and managing globally diverse operations teams.
Before joining Southern Company, Mr. Henry served as a Director of Cyber Threat Management at E* Trade Financial, responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership in areas related to cyber threat defense. Prior to his role at E* Trade, he was an Associate Director at Hewlett-Packard, where he led a consulting practice comprised of senior cybersecurity personnel specialized in providing security intelligence solutions for large enterprises and organizations.
Mr. Henry also served as a Global Delivery Leader in ISS/IBM's Managed Security Service business unit. In that role, he provided solution design and delivery execution and led teams in Poland, Brazil, Belgium, Brisbane and the United States. Earlier in his career, Mr. Henry was a defense consultant for Ciber, where he led a team to design, build and manage the first 24x7 SOC for the U.S. Army Reserve. He began his IT career in the military as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, responsible for network and server management and information assurance and protection.
Mr. Henry studied at Georgia Tech before joining the armed forces, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Saint Leo University. He also holds several security and technical certifications.


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Joey Carbery is starting his first match for Munster
Tadhg Beirne will also make his first start as Peter O'Mahony returns for Ospreys visit
Joey Carbery will start at outhalf for Munster on Friday night. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Joey Carbery and Tadhg Beirne will make their first starts for Munster for the visit of Ospreys to Musgrave Park on Friday night.
Munster head coach Johann van Graan has also named captain Peter O'Mahony - making his first appearance of the campaign - along with fellow returning international Andrew Conway among 11 changes to the side beaten by Glasgow in Scotstoun last week.
Chris Cloete makes a welcome return in the backrow with the flanker out of action since February due to forearm and groin injuries.
Fullback Mike Haley and winger Darren Sweetnam keep their places with Conway completing the back three.
Dan Goggin comes into the side at inside centre with Sammy Arnold at 13 as Duncan Williams and Carbery form the halfback pairing.
It's all change in the front five as James Cronin, Rhys Marshall and Stephen Archer come into the frontrow.
Darren O'Shea captained Munster A to an opening day Celtic Cup win last week and is rewarded with a place in the second row alongside first-time starter Beirne.
Arno Botha is the only forward to keep his place in the side and is joined in the back row by captain O'Mahony and Cloete.
The match is Munster's first competitive fixture on the new modified 3G surface at Musgrave Park. All-Ireland camogie champions Cork will be special guests at the match.
Munster: M Haley; A Conway, S Arnold, D Goggin, D Sweetnam; J Carbery, D Williams; J Cronin, R Marshall, S Archer; T Beirne, D O'Shea; P O'Mahony (capt), C Cloete, A Botha. Replacements: M Sherry, D Kilcoyne, J Ryan, J Kleyn, T O'Donnell, J Hart, I Keatley, J Taute.


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Brief themes
I have two slightly different short themes today. A slightly longer read but it's worth sticking with it until you get to the end. I promise. First, I was contacted by the CIPD last week. It is nearly 6 months since the change in legislation to repeal the statutory dispute regulations.
The CIPD are attempting to get a sense of what's happening. The feeling is that:
- Organisations are beginning to commission more mediations
- Organisations are proactively engaging in development initiatives such as managing difficult conversations and employee engagement.
- There is an increase in cases going to Employment Tribunals, directly linked to the recession and downsizing.
Could you help me? Is this right or is it way off track? What is happening where you are?
Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR)
On my second theme, one of the impacts of the recession has been that companies are becoming less involved in charity work. Frequent readers of my weekly mail will know that I am actively engaged in charity work. I spent much of the last Bank Holiday weekend in August doing manual work at a home for children with learning difficulties. My wife works for a large financial services organisation. I was helping her team build a new outside play centre.
I thought nothing more about it until 2 weeks ago I saw an email that had come from the Centre. Part of the email said "Thank you for your hard work. The staff were delighted by the results – you all worked so hard despite the heavy rain showers. The children have been very excited and could not wait to investigate. One of our teaching assistants said that a little boy with communication problems actually called her by name for the first time and led her into the new play area to show her all the new animals, birds and the pictures – he was really excited by it all".
Seeing this had a big impact on me. Giving something back to communities is highly rewarding. It's also good for teamwork. You can probably imagine what this meant to the team that made all the arrangements. Perhaps it could be an idea for your next team building or away day session?


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Hot off her Grammy win for Best New Artist, Meghan Trainor has released a new single, titled No. She teased the release on Instagram with the stunning cover art.
But for her fans who are looking for the reprise to pining love songs like Dear Future Husband will be disappointed. Desperate Housewife no more, this time, she's singing about taking no BS from anyone.
"My name is NO, my sign is NO, my number is NO," she sings.
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Look out for Edinburgh 2050 City Vision campaign events across the city.
Take part, join in and share your own vision.
Look out for Edinburgh 2050 City Vision campaign events across the city.
Take part, join in and share your own vision.
Watch out for more information in the Edinburgh Evening News and tune into Forth FM.
These will announce campaign activity and events.
Radio Forth presenters will ride in the taxi to the future in September and travel on an Edinburgh tram asking commuters for their vision of Edinburgh 2050.
Look out for more news and events on Edinburgh.org and Forth FM websites and social media.
From the 10th - 16th September residents of Edinburgh were able to take a Journey To The Future in our 2050 Cab with City Cabs.
Residents were given a GPS tour of the city's future which was brought to life by City Cabs driver Ryan Walls.
In exchange for this free ride, residents were asked to record their own vision for the future of Edinburgh.
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In November we offered a complimentary coffee to those who share their city vision for 2050. We took over Brew Lab in South College Street for the day, inviting customers to chat about the city's future over a coffee.


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I am delighted to welcome you to the first edition of our newsletter. This is the way we would like to send you regularly the most interesting IVECO BUS news I do hope our new e-bulletin will perfectly serve for this purpose.
In this first edition I would like to highlight briefly the exceptional results achieved in 2016. I am very pleased that we managed to increase our market share in the CEE region again. Especialy in Slovakia, IVECO BUS become the absolute leader with the market share over 53% and in the intercity segment it was more than 69%.
IVECO BUS is also a leader in the intercity segment with 40,5% of the market share in Czech Republic – home country of Crossway, the most succesfull range of the presence in Europe which is produced in Vysoke Myto. This fact has also contributed significantly to the absolute record production of 3,885 buses produced in Vysoke Myto plant in 2016.
In addition to the intercity vehicles, I must point up on Urbanway, city buses where we have also achieved important successes in the field of CNG, and the last but not least, our Daily minibuses that are becoming more and more popular for their comfort and driving parameters, not only with our bodybuilders but primarily with a wide range of our customers. This is evedineced also by award for minibus Daily Tourys was crowned "International minibus of the year 2017".
We are indeed very delighted by this success, since it indicates that we will see more and more of IVECO buses on our roads.
The aspect of reliability of our buses and customers' satisfaction are a reflection of the quality and consistency of all IVECO BUS departments and teams which has become an integral part of the entire sales cycle and contributed significantly to the success and value of the IVECO BUS brand both at home and around the world.
I would like to thank all colleagues but especially our customers and business partners thanks to whom we have been able to achieve the long-lasting success of our company. It is precisely their loyalty and favors that helped us significantly to succeed in reallizing our goals and fulfilling our working dreams.
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In the next step by the Singapore Police Force's quest to leverage on cutting edge technologies to improve on the Community Policing System (COPS), with the objective to boost crime-fighting capabilities, whilst increasing service delivery to the General Public, the newly Revamped High Tech, Unmanned Neighbourhood Police Posts (NPP) were launched by Second Minister for Home Affairs Mr S Iswaran, on 07 December 2013.
NETe2 Asia Pte Ltd was ecstatic when we were offered an opportunity by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), to provide a Fully-Automated, Round the Clock Access, Self-Service e-Kiosk for Members of the Public. With this new e-Kiosk, Members-of-the-Public now had 24 hour access to services offered by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
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