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The always awesome Songwriters On Process has up a great interview with the legendary hardcore/punk songwriter Walter Schreifels. A great read to get in the mind of someone who has been making songs that defined a genre for decades.
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Music Business Signings, Buzz, And Droppings Weekly Roundup – 2/25/11
- Washington Square Park have signed to Animal Style Records.
- Run For Cover Records has signed Doylestown, PA's Daylight.
- Slutever and When I Was 12 signed with Bantic MediaThe World We Knew has signed with Blkheart Group
- Bullet Tooth has signed NightShade
- Victory Records has signed The Bunny The Bear.
Why Arcade Fire Deserved The Album Of The Year
Arcade Fire The Suburbs Synchronized Artwork Version from ian rogers on Vimeo.
As you may have heard, a major-label-praising, marketing executive by the name of Steve Stoute, took out a full page ad in the Sunday New York Times (at an estimated $40k price tag), lashing out at the fact that The Arcade Fire took the Album of the Year over more mainstream artists like Eminem and Katy Perry. In short, he lamented the fact that the music industry didn't work in the usual corrupt, "payola" ways and did not reward the.artists who spend big bucks on their popularity. Stoute argues that, "Using Eminem's, Kanye West's or Justin Bieber's name in the billing to ensure viewership and to deliver the all-too-important ratings for its advertisers," should then mean they also receive awards for this draw. A puzzling notion for most of us egalitarians, who are enthused that the music business is shifting in a way where corruption and money doesn't buy merit and reward. The letter reinforces the notion of major-label-fat-cats and ad execs who are disappointed when their money doesn't buy them the results which they feel should lead to trophies on their shelf.
Stoule's leading hypothesis reads that, "I have come to the conclusion that the Grammy Awards have clearly lost touch with contemporary popular culture." An idea send most of us into a cackling laughter, since we felt this way for years until the events of last Sunday night. For some time, most of us have lamented the bizarre ways the Grammy's have determined who they award their prize. Instead of focusing on which artists made the relevant contribution to the musical community, they instead rewarded an "old boys club" of familiar names and legacy artists.
Famously, rock dinosaurs Jethro Tull beat Mettalica's Black Album for Metal Album of the Year, subsequently sending smoke out of many music fan's ears. When one of the most important albums in a genre's history was trumped by a group that hardly fell into the category, it showed the flaws in the Grammy's merit system. This error was a telling illustration that which ever group had a familiar name with an aged musician demographic took the prize. Allowing out-of-touch music veterans to vote on musical genres they do not appreciate or participate in often led to mind-boggling outcomes like the Jethro Tull incident. Flaws that Stoule points out, but saw it more as a snub to mainstream artists who had earned the award by buying their way into pop culture relevance.
This year we saw a new pattern emerge. The Grammys choose to honor an album that will have a cultural impact for years to come. When The Arcade Fire won, we finally found the The Grammy's getting it right for the first time in decades. While I do not personally enjoy The Arcade Fire's latest album (though my 60-year-old Mother does) it cannot be argued that they did not create a record that will shape culture for years to come, much more so than Eminem's, Katy Perry or Lady Antebellum (I can't bring myself to disparage Lady GaGa, since there is no doubt that she has stepped out of the box and shaped music in her own way, but was heavily awarded for the original version of her record at the 2010 Grammys).
To understand why The Grammy's decision was so smart you need to understand what The Arcade Fire's The Suburbs did different. In the above video you can see the use of Podcast multi-media technology merged into the popular Apple iTunes album format, which changed the digital album experience in a way no one has in a long time. By embedding Wikipedia links and the lyrics to the record in a unique and new fan experience, the group gave listeners a new way to understand a lyrical message behind the record. The group also employed an interesting method of mastering the record by pressing the record to individual 12″ singles to capture the character of vinyl and releasing that as the digital version, so that all of their dans would experience what the sound of the LP format would bring to the record. Not to mention also employing, interactive videos that push boundaries that none of the other artists up for this nomination were doing (GaGa aside). All the while doing this on an indie label budget and using countless outside-the-box marketing techniques to get noticed and debut at #1 on the Billboard charts.
True music fans like to think the artists who are going to get these awards are going to be artists who are remembered for years to come. The Grammys took a leap of faith that Justin Bieber will probably go the way of Tiffany, Hanson or The Backstreet Boys, aka groups who exist as nostalgia. History will be the judge of this, but what we can say is that no one made a more groundbreaking, memorable and challenging album experience in the mainstream this year than The Suburbs. The Grammys rewarded that, rather than another artist who will fade into reality TV obscurity or become a Where Are They Now? factoid. We should be taking out ads in praise of this institution finally refining their system to reward innovation and bold vision, instead of trying to restore the corrupt days of gatekeepers rewarding those with financial advantage and brand name familarity.
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Music Globalization – What is it and why you need it to survive?
Short of having several country flags tattooed on your face, what does music globalization mean? People think they know but rarely do they practice the techniques. People claim they practice the techniques but yet they can't grow their fan base. It's time to be an international recording artist, and do fully obtain this title you have to do more than have an iTunes and CDBaby account which can be accessed by other countries. So what is music globalization and how can you achieve it,
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Weekend Watching: J Dilla – Still Shining
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Join The Musformation DIY Music Business Tactics Facebook Group!
Yesterday, we talked about how Facebook Groups are the new messageboards. We figured we would put our money where are mouths are and start one for Musformation! You can now join The Musformation DIY Music Business Tactics Group by clicking that link. Hopefully it will grow into a great community to get your music business thoughts answered.


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For the chili: Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and a pinch of salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Remove the squash from the pan and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder (use less if you like milder chili) and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetable stock, tomatoes, beans, sugar and cooked squash and bring to a simmer. Cook until all of the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. (If the liquid reduces to less than three-quarters of the way up the sides of the squash, stir in a little water.) Stir in the baby spinach by the handful until all is incorporated and wilted.
For the cornbread topping: Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk, sour cream and egg together in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and Cheddar. Drop spoonfuls of the batter on top of the chili, leaving space in between. (The batter will not completely cover the chili.)
Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back when touched and the chili is hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes. Serve with more sour cream and pickled jalapenos.
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Image by WGyuri via FlickrHomemade Dandruff Treatment
Sometimes the scalp gets dry and may produce flakes. When we use oil or if we keep it wet for a long time then the flaky scalp may get infection and it causes itching. This condition also can be called dandruff. But sometimes if we avoid oiling then it produces dry scalp. There forms flaky scalp. This is not actual dandruff. This condition can be solved by making the scalp conditioned by mild oil massage. But if the flaky scalp gets infection then it should be treated for dandruff. Here is a natural homemade dandruff treatment.
Dandruff remedy This homemade dandruff treatment have two steps. One is a simple hot oil head massage. Then do the dandruff treatment.
1. Hot oil head massage
You can use your favorite oil that you use on hair usually. But avoid factory made hair growth oils for hot oil treatment. Heat a pan and pour the oil on the pan. Do not allow it to boil, just warm it.
First of all do a finger move all over the hair to take out the knots on the hair. Also do round finger movements on the scalp. Then dip the fingers on the warm oil and do thorough massage on the scalp. Do it all over the scalp. Take care to avoid rubbing with nails. Wait for 3 min.
2. Dandruff treatment
For the homemade dandruff treatment you requires one egg and two oranges. Prepare the orange pulp and add the egg white on it. Mix well and apply on the scalp. Try to apply it all over the scalp thoroughly. After finishing applying, continue massage for another 5 min. Then allow it to stay for another 10 min. You may feel itching or burning on the scalp, but it is good. Then rinse the whole head with normal or lightly cold water. Remember to do very light massage on the scalp while pouring water. Towel dry it very softly, do not rub with the towel. Also do not dry on hot air or fan.
Do this homemade dandruff treatment two or three times in a week. During this treatment period do not use shampoo or any other hair products. By using this dandruff treatment for three weeks you can get the full result. Further taker care to not getting dry scalp or oily scalp, but keep it conditioned.


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Over the last ten years, technology innovations have changed the way that many of us manage our benefits programs. Moreover, the companies that provide these innovations have become important partners to the employers and consultants who are charged with managing a broad spectrum of benefit delivery functions – from employee education, to enrollment and decision-support, to compliance and ongoing administration. The world of benefits is still no picnic, but technology is certainly making a difference. What's interesting, however, is that many employers have begun to ask if the rush to automation has impacted the quality of their employee interactions. In fact, a recent survey suggests that our new benefit processes could benefit from a little more of the human touch.
One study reports that employees actually prefer a combination of software tools and experienced, professional support when making benefit decisions. Employees in many different industries seem to struggle with important enrollment and consumer decisions and with understanding their benefits in a way that feels empowering. It's also interesting that benefits communication is often cited as being more important to employee satisfaction than the quality or cost of the benefits themselves. Sad but true. And spending more on benefits while yielding poor employee satisfaction results is not a popular trend among HR and business leaders!
In response to these trends, many employers now offer employees the option of meeting with a professional benefit specialist who can explain the benefits and help the employee make informed decisions. Some sessions even include a tutorial of the benefits software, so the employee can be better prepared for a future self-service enrollment. This two-pronged approach ensures that there is a responsible transition to new software and that employees understand all of the tools available to them.
When you take a deeper dive into the numbers about what employees expect, you see the following:
- 60% of employees do not feel that they understand their benefit options, according to Aflac research.
- Regardless of generation, employees want additional support beyond technology, according to Metlife research.
There are different levels of support that employers can provide during the transition to a new technology platform, or even the (re)promotion of an existing technology platform.
1. One-on-one meetings. The most impactful option is a one-to-one session with a salaried (i.e., non-sales) representative explaining the details of the benefits being offered by the employer, while also guiding the employee through enrollment on the software. Interestingly, this type of support is also the most requested by employees – across every generation, including the millennials and XGens who are often the quickest to adopt new technology.
2. Group meetings. When one-to-one sessions are not possible, some organizations choose to set up group meetings or "café-style" enrollment centers. In the latter model, employees are invited to enroll at their convenience in a kiosk environment (picture a large meeting room or conference center with 5-10 stations) where a benefit specialist is available to help them navigate the software while providing general assistance with benefit questions.
3. Telephone support. A professional enrollment call center provides employees with a resource to answer technical support questions and, depending on the service provider, capture the employees' elections. Call centers are a practical solution for employees who travel or work remotely and for organizations where face-to-face meetings would cause a significant disruption to operational workflows.
Taking the time to develop a strategic plan for rolling out a new technology platform or gaining adoption in an existing platform will ensure your technology investment is well spent. Today's technology is making a difference in the way employees understand, participate and utilize benefits, but it may need a helping hand to optimize its impact and yield the best results while improving employee satisfaction in the process. With the cost and complexity of benefits increasing each year, adding a professional service layer to your technology solution may be more important than ever.
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Los Angeles and New York (PRWEB) December 05, 2011
In best-selling author Peter Thomas Senese's Wall Street thriller titled THE DEN OF THE ASSASSIN, the words, 'There is a small patch of land in New York City that may have more symbolic meaning of what is America than any other place. Deep in the frenetic canyons of capitalism, surrounded by glass and concrete and steel that is the framework of the towering structures known as Wall Street, nothing ever is what it appears to be."
Senese's words ring especially true as his electrifying financial thriller depicting how the American banking system is consistently under attack by nations and their fanatical leaders who seek a new world order in the Post 9-11 aftermath have caused many critics to praise THE DEN OF THE ASSASSIN as an extraordinary international financial espionage thriller steeped in the modern-day realities of our today's global world, providing the story a visceral prescience teeming with realism and frightful possibilities of global cyber and biological terrorism, and Peter Senese as a masterful writer of international intrigue.
THE DEN OF THE ASSASSIN, presently available in hardcover and E-book in English, will be released on E-book in Spanish, Italian, and French on December 1st, 2011.
The multi-dimensional plots is set on Wall Street and is based upon historical events that jettison the reader on a thrilling global geopolitical journey into the hidden and unseen worlds that exists within nations that have highly questionable agendas towards the United States and the West, including but not limited to China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. And it is here, in these hidden worlds that disturbing plans that stand against America and the West's idea of liberty and freedom are carefully hatched and cultivated. Most concerning, as each nation has become more reliant on one another in our global society, a new level of extraordinary vulnerability to our national security has been created, one perhaps we may not be prepared for. In THE DEN OF THE ASSASSIN, believe readers will find the uniquely accurate information on this subject that is carefully weaved through an intricate, entertaining storyline to be quite fascinating - and disturbing.
Peter Thomas Senese commented, "In THE DEN OF THE ASSASSIN it was my hope and intent to create a historical novel readers will not want to put down due to a cleverly created plot combined with a high dose of important facts and information that I believe important to share that when combined drives the story in a way that both entertains, educates, and causes my readers to think about the subject matter presented. Specifically, I do think each nation, particularly the United States, needs to be thinking about our vulnerability to new forms of terrorism and warfare, particularly biological and cyber-warfare. The reality is there are nations including China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran who would like to see America fail and who have created legions of cyber-warfare experts while also spending great resources on biological and chemical warfare."
THE DEN OF THE ASSASSIN opens in New York City, where an unassuming investment banker, Tyler Boxter, is preoccupied with his all-consuming career on Wall Street that acts as a personal shield against the trappings of life that hide guilt and pain and memories he doesn't want. In the midst of the biggest deal of his successful career, and unknown to Boxter, he is about to play a sophisticated but explosive game against a madman who is more savage and merciless than the winds of an atomic holocaust.
Once a mysterious theft leads Boxter from the sanctity of his Wall Street office and thrusts him into the dark world of international terrorism -- where zealot religious leaders stir and awaken hateful minds in the brutal desserts in the capitol of the Middle East's ancient, once mighty empire, where dark, sunken eyes eager to return to world-glory look into the abyss of Siberia's desolate terrains, where prisoners -citizens- who live on a remote peninsula in Asia would rather submit to isolationist cleansing than feel the wrath of a deceitful troll intent on destroying the ideals of the West - and where a city of scientists continue their unseen diabolical activity deep in the earth and protected by the menacing walls that surround the Forbidden City - knowing that what they have embarked upon is the West's greatest nightmare.
THE DEN OF THE ASSASSIN (hardcover) is available wherever books are sold and also available in E-book at traditional online retailers including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Peter Thomas Senese added, "I am thrilled to know that my writing is reaching audiences all over the world. Having THE DEN OF THE ASSASSIN in available in multiple languages on E-book further allows me to reach a wonderful and growing fan base. This is an exciting time in the world of publishing."
Peter Thomas Senese is a historical fiction novelist. He is actively involved in child abduction prevention causes, and as a member of the I CARE Foundation, is actively participating in an initiative to recruit family law attorneys to assist targeted parents of child abduction through the Department of State's 'Hague Convention Attorney Network'.


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this was a really close school to my house so that was convenient. The teachers that i had were pretty good.. some were better than others. There were occasional fights here and there but overall it was a pretty good school.
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this was a good school to go to and the teachers were pretty good. The school was pretty small and it wasn't too far from my house.
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This is a continuation school for students who are seeking to finish High school at a much quicker pace than regular High school. The education is poor but the teachers really care about the students.
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This is the biggest high school in Concord. The campus is old but the teachers are nice. It's more diverse but like most High school it has a lot of cliques.


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Getting to the airport by Car
Main access by road is provided via the PM-803 motorway link, which is the Ibiza Town to San Jose route, and the E-20, which is the Ibiza Town to airport route. Motorists travelling on the PM-803 should take the kilometre 4 exit to reach the access road that serves the airport.
There's ample parking at the airport – within a 3 minute walk of the terminal building. Motorists have 496 parking spaces for their use, of which 12 are reserved for passengers with reduced mobility. The airport is barrier-free, with ramps, elevators and lifts for ease of access.
Getting to the airport by Taxi
At the airport the taxi rank is located right next to the terminal. In the resorts taxis often wait outside major hotels or close to the main bus terminals. Depending on the time of day and the day of the week one travels, a journey between Ibiza Town and the airport should cost around EUR 15.00 during weekdays from 7.00 am to 9.00 pm and approx. EUR 17.00 at weekends and after 9.00 pm in the week.
Passengers ordering their taxi in advance via telephone will be charged an additional EUR1.20 and an airport supplement of EUR 1.65 also applies. The minimum fare is EUR 3.25 for the shortest possible journey.
Passengers with a taxi requirement should telephone +34 971 800 080 to make a reservation for their trip to the airport.
Getting to the airport by Bus
Bus Line 10 services the Station Maritima Formentera, Ibiza Bus Station at the Avenida Isidoro Macabich and the airport, which has the official name of Sant Jordi Airport. The bus stops right next to the terminal building, while in Ibiza Town the bus leaves from the central bus terminal in the aforementioned road.
It is possible to get up-to-date time table information by telephone on tel +34 971 340 382 and 971 340 412. Online timetable information is also available at http://ibizabus.com, which is fortunately displayed in English and Spanish, and easy enough to follow.
From June 2012 onwards there will even be night service on the island via the Discobus (http://www.discobus.es). This service is operated by bus companies Autobuses San Antonio and Voramar el Gaucho y H F Vilas. The lines will be Line 3 on the San Antonio to Ibiza Town route and Line 13 on the Ibiza Town to Santa Eulalia route.
There are no train services to and from the airport, but Ibiza does have its very own tourist train, which has been operating since 1988 and covers the route between San Antonio and Ignacio as well as Santa Eulalia and Alfredo…the train is of course not one that runs on a rail network, but consists of a small road driven "locomotive" and carriages that take tourists to points of interest on the island. There's even a stop over at a small bar for refreshments in Santa Ines and a break at El Mirador, one of the highest peak on Ibiza, for some truly spectacular views of the coastline.
Ibiza also has a number of ferry services to the mainland and within the Balearics to Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca. Sailings to the mainland connect the island with Denia, Barcelona, Valencia and on Mallorca with Palma. Ferries leave from Ibiza Port and San Antonio.
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iPad 2 16GB WiFiChange model
A million reasons to choose iOS
The iOS App Store contains over one million high quality applications. An abundance of options for productivity, creativity, and gaming means you can play more, do more, and achieve more, every day.
The iPad shrinks the distance between you and the rest of the world with its easy-to-use video calling service and FaceTime front camera. Say "Hello" and see the smiles on the faces of your family and friends, no matter how far away they might be.
Intuitive interface
Using the iPad feels like second nature, even if it's your first time using one. There are no complicated controls. Simple, gentle taps and swipes maneuver you through this window to the world.
Large Multi-Touch display
The iPad provides what the iPhone cannot-- plenty of space. With it's bright 9.7" screen, everyone's favorite tablet computer is one of the best ways to watch videos, type emails, and enjoy your favorite games.
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Garden to Plate at The Unquowa School
Pequot Library and Unquowa School are partnering to offer a fun-filled program for 3-5 year olds, over four Fridays, about the food we eat.
Unquowa's Environmental Teacher, Assistant Chef, and PreK Teacher will each lead a class. Classes include a story read by a Pequot librarian, an activity and food tasting. All food is nut free but may include dairy or gluten products.
Registration is limited to 8 children per class. Separate registration required for each class.
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The Indulging Travel Candle Set by Green & Spring is a travel favourite. This Set contains 3 x 37g Travel Candles made from highest quality essential oils, all sourced in the UK, including elderflower to comfort, lavender to soothe, red clover to heal and chamomile to calm.
The Indulging range is inspired by English country gardens and blends the delicate scent of rose with the sensual fragrance of jasmine, with the restful properties of elderflower and red clover.
These candles contain 100% natural wax made from certified vegan, sustainable ingredients. They are also free from paraffin, petrochemical and palm waxes, with no synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, and the wicks are lead-free and made from natural fibres.
Outer box measures approximately 20.5 cm long x 9 cm wide x 5.5 cm high. Each candle burns for up to 8 hours. A great addition to any holiday packing list for some instant travel luxury.
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Crisis Management in war. Technology on your side
Mark Sheldon
No matter what line of work you are in, you never quite know when Crisis might strike, and when that Crisis Management Plan that you have been putting together and tweaking for the last 5 years might need to be called upon.
You never really know what to expect with a crisis, and each crisis brings about its own set of challenges. It's important that any Crisis Management plan can adapt to these situations.
One of the static variables in Crisis Management is the use of GPS technology.
It may sound like simple common sense, but management of Crisis in hostile situations in remote locations is massively aided by the use of Global Positioning Satellite technology.
Through the use of handheld tracking and communication devices, vehicle tracking devices , aircraft tracking devices and maritime tracking devices your central command post can monitor and advise from a safe distance with reliable intelligence to relay to troops on the ground.
For example, a group of soldiers on the ground might be trapped in a compound. Without GPS tracking they are totally blind and unaware of what is going on around them. With a GPS Crisis Management solution in place they can have eyes looking over them from afar, advising them of advancing enemy troops and hopefully finding them a passage to safety.
Another example of GPS tracking within a war zone is on a convoy. Convoys could be transporting anything from troops to food, and the enemy soldiers will do everything in their power to disrupt this. With a convoy-tracking device in place the central command post can ensure that the convoy keeps moving through a safe passage to its destination.
We tend to take GPS devices for granted these days, having satellite navigation technology in our phones and cars, but there is real, life saving value in these devices when it comes to hostile situations and managing crisis. It makes you wonder how wars were fought without it because it seems incomprehensible that troops on the ground would be out there operating, effectively blind to what is going on around them and where the enemy are positioned.
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McFARLANE, Nancy - Passed away peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Thursday, September 21, 2017 with family at her side, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Stuart. Loving mother of Stuart, Ken (Mel), Derek (Sam), Doug (Shelly), Glen and Neil (Nicole). Cherished grandmother of Jasmine, William, Curtis, Lily, Cameron and Jessica. Her greatest loves were her family in Australia and definitely chocolates (Maltesers) and not always in that order. Nancy was a big knitter and a huge lover of animals. She cherished her pets. A graveside service was held on Saturday September 30, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Heritage of St. Peter Cemetery, Cobourg Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com. 13215463
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When friends plan to visit California, and ask me for tips on things to do and places to visit, I tell them about these magnificent botanical gardens and museums they have to see.
Why? Because so many of the things California is famous for- the blue ocean, the natural beauty, the romantic history, the Spanish style architecture, and the abundance of flowers and fruits enough to make you feel like you are in paradise, you get to experience them all in these California gardens, many of them are also amazing museums. ( Yes, you will get to see a real Roman Egyptian Mummy for free.)
Finally I decided to save myself some future emails and write an article about these botanical gardens and museums so everyone can use this to help plan their trips to California. There is a map of all the gardens at the end for you to print and take with you!
We will focus on Southern California from San Diego to Los Angeles in this first part. Going from south to north, I will share highlights, visitor info and insider tips about each of the 11 gardens.
1 . Balboa Park, San Diego, California
If you come to San Diego, you just have to visit Balboa park, that's it!
History, Highlights, and Why I Love It:
Started as a city park in mid 1800s, the gorgeous Balboa Park is a 1200-acre public park in San Diego, California. The park contains 16 museums, many unique gift shops and theaters, a historic Spanish Village Art Center, and the really famous San Diego Zoo.
The flamboyant architectural style is a mixture of Spanish Colonial Revival, Mission Revival, Pueblo Revival architecture.
As you stroll through the arcades of the old stone buildings, you will be enchanted by bubbling fountains, colorful flowers and majestic trees in countless gardens.
Don't forget to look for the largest tree in the park: a Moreton Bay Fig tree tree, named one of the champion trees of California, its canopy is over 120 feet wide!
Helpful Tips Before You Go:
The park is open 24 hours daily, admission is free to the public.
Throughout the year, especially in the summer, there are many festivals and concerts at the park. Check https://www.balboapark.org/events
Park museums also offer free general admission on a rotating basis every Tuesday throughout the month to residents of the City and County of San Diego.
2 . San Diego Botanical Garden, Encinitas, California
History, Highlights, and Why I Love It:
About 30 minutes north of Balboa park, the San Diego Botanical Garden was once a private estate donated to the county in 1957.
Here are my 3 favorite parts of this garden:
The Subtropical Fruit Garden: besides many common fruits such as bananas, figs, citrus and avocados, this gardens has many exotic fruits growing- cherimoya, star fruit, Surinam cherry, many types of sapotes and guavas, and more. Yum!
The Hamilton Children's Garden: indulge in your childhood fantasy by visiting this jungle tree house!
Tropical Rainforest Garden: one of the few places on mainland USA to experience the deep tropical rainforest. Let's pretend we are in Hawaii!
Visiting information and Insider Tips:
The garden is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Daily, general admission is $14.
When you are in Encinitas, don't miss a hidden gem nearby: a garden and temple where a sage wrote his world famous book. Up next.
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3 . Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens, Encinitas, California
History, Highlights, and Why I Love It:
Have you read (affiliate link) The Autobiography of a Yogi? It is one of my favorite books!
This is where Paramahansa Yogananda, a world renowned spiritual teacher who brought the spiritual wisdom of India to the west in early 1900s, wrote his book.
When you visit this pristine and lush garden, you will be wowed by the giant tropical foliage plants, the ever blooming flowers, the koi ponds filled with some of the biggest koi fish ever, and the majestic ocean views.
Visiting information and Insider Tips:
The garden is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays. Admission is free.
This meditation garden is a place where many come to spend time in silence in order to deepen their awareness. The security guards will often give a friendly reminder to visitors who are talking on their phone or chatting loudly with their friends. 😉
4 . Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, California
History, Highlights, and Why I Love It:
The California Missions are places of incredible beauty and poetry.
Between year 1769 and 1833, 21 missions, or religious outposts, were built along California's El Camino Real, which parallels the Pacific Ocean. Each mission was designed to be about a day's journey from the next.
The surviving mission buildings are California's oldest structures. They have inspired the architecture, culture and many movies of California.
Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1775 on 10 acres. You can see those beautiful elements that are so…California: old adobe walls, arched corridors, bell towers, fountains, sun drenched courtyard gardens filled with roses and orange trees.
The Mission is also famous for its swallows, see tips below.
Visiting information and Insider Tips:
The mission is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. General admission is $9.
The Cliff Swallows come back every year in March from their winter home in Argentina. Between March and October you will see them busy building nests in the eaves of the Mission.
Every year in March there is a fun Annual Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Fair.
5 . Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar, California
History, Highlights, and Why I Love It:
Founded in 1955, the 2.2 acre Sherman Library and Gardens is a lush oasis in a vibrant coastal town.
Don't be fooled by its small size. This garden is quite impressive!
The Cactus and Succulent Garden is designed with such imagination: specific types of stones are used artfully with certain kinds of succulents to create distinct patterns and formations that look like geologic wonders.
Another of my favorite part is the tropical conservatory, a huge greenhouse with a beautiful waterfall and a koi pond surrounded by gorgeous orchids, heliconias, and gingers.
Visiting information and Insider Tips:
The garden is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $5.
Sherman Library and Gardens is part of the American Horticultural Society reciprocal admissions program, which means if you become a member of the AHS or one of the 300+ botanical gardens, you can visit all the gardens for free or at very little cost.
Four other botanical gardens feature here are also participating gardens: San Diego Botanical Garden ( #2), Los Angeles County Arboretum (#9) , Descanso Gardens (#8) , Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden (#11)
6 . Getty Villa, Los Angeles, CA
Forget about Universal Studios, you must, have to, must visit the Getty Villa!
History, Highlights, and Why I Love It:
The magnificent Getty Villa contains a number of museums and gardens on 64 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This Roman style villa / museum hosts an amazing collection of 44,000 Greek and Roman artifacts dating from 6,500 BC to 400 AD, including a Roman-Egyptian Mummy which is not to be missed!
The formal gardens are beautifully designed with fountains, reflecting pools and sculptures. There are roses, herbs, and fruit trees which are classical elements of a Mediterranean garden.
I just love the pavilions with painted details. It is almost like a romantic fantasy palace, isn't it?
Visiting information and Insider Tips:
The Getty Villa is open Wednesday–Monday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays
Admission is free. Parking is $15 which also covers the Getty Center ( also an incredible place, up next) on the same day. Visitors must reserve a free ticket. If you are thinking " Oh that sounds complicated. Forget it!" keep reading- because you really don't want to miss the Getty Villa and Getty Center!
Here's what we usually do: reserve a 10:00 visit at the Getty Villa, then a 1:00 arrival time at the Getty Center. This way we have plenty of time at both places and they are not far from each other. Just remember the Getty Villa is closed on Tuesdays, and the Getty Center is closed on Mondays.
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Ex-wife of slain Iowa deputy sues for $160K for children
May. 15, 2018
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — The ex-wife of a western Iowa sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty has filed a lawsuit against his widow and the county, claiming donations made for his children were never given to them.
Pottawattamie County Deputy Mark Burbridge died in May 2017 after inmate Wesley Correa-Carmenaty shot him while attempting to escape. Sheriff Sgt. Jason LeMaster and the county started the Mark Burbridge Memorial Fund after his death, collecting more than $160,000 in donations.
Sara Reinsch, the deputy's ex-wife, filed a petition on March 29, alleging that the public was told the funds would go toward Burbridge's children, The Daily Nonpareil reported . Reinsch and Burbridge, who divorced in 2012, had two children together and cared for another minor while they were married, according to the lawsuit.
Reinsch was denied access to the fund's bank statements, and only Burbridge's widow, Jessica Burbridge, was allowed access to the account, the petition said.
"Jessica has now depleted the fund and taken all the money meant to assist Mark's children following his death, leaving them nothing after openly exploiting them for personal gain," the lawsuit alleged.
Jessica Burbridge said the donated money wasn't specifically declared for the children, according to court records.
She denies exploiting the children and alleges she's helped them collect various benefits, including a $400,000 life insurance policy. She said the children will also receive $171,000 from the Department of Justice and $8,000 from the Homicide Survivor's Group.
Reinsch's attorney, Edward Keane, said Jessica Burbridge's response had inaccuracies and that the children aren't beneficiaries of the life insurance policy.
Information from: The Daily Nonpareil, http://www.nonpareilonline.com


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Jenny in Austrailia sent this lovely package filled with perfectly stitcheded gifts! The little bag is embroidered in blues in the shape of a heart and is the perfect size for my work in progress patterns and notes. It sits on my worktable where I can enjoy every day as I work. There is also an embroidered notebook cover with a little basket and heart design that holds a tablet where I can keep my design notes and sketches. This will be such a nice way to carry my notebook with me wherever I go! The little pink squares are a set of beautiful little coasters with roses on them. They are far to nice to use for coasters, I have them lined up across the top of my design wall where I can see them as I work. I may use them for coasters someday but for now I just want to admire the beautiful stitching! She also sent a beautiful set of stationary with flowers that must be found only in Austrailia, I have never seen anything like them! And a cut of fabric that says" Bootlebrush" ! The pattern of the fabric is wonderful I have been looking up Bootlebrush on the internet to see the tree...nothing like that here! Thank you again for all of the beautiful stitching and the special gifts. I will treasure them and think of Jenny in Austrailia whenever I use them. Be sure to visit her blog: www.elefantz.blogspot.com and see her lovely work!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
bento box quilt top complete
Well, I finally finished the blocks for this bento block quilt. I decided to use some of the yellow and white and black and white prints for the sahing instead of a solid color. Added the sashing so that it made a step design around the blocks with a final border of white and black polka dots. I just wanted it to be fun and keep the random feel of the blocks. Now have 13 unquilted quilt tops! I better get another one made quickly.....(good thing I'm not superstitious!)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
I was inspired by ruthiequilts on Flickr who made one of these fun little quilts. The design came from an out of print Quilt with Style magazine. She cleverly added the candy corn border. She made hers as a tiny mini just 6 inches including the border! I made this one large enough for a small mini wall hanging at 13 inches plus the border. It's off to Pittsburgh to surprise my four small grandsons and help them get in the mood for halloween! Boo!!!
Be sure to visit ayankeequilter.blogspot.com for a chance to win a free jelly roll, but more important for a chance to help a family having some trouble right now... make a block and help a family.
Friday, October 2, 2009
patchwork embroidered bag
I saw a bag similar to this on a blog and sketched it out. I made a note somewhere so I could remember the blog, but it's nowhere to be found. I haven't done any hand embroidery for a long time, but enjoyed doing the handwork part of the bag especially the bee! I spent quite a bit of time doing some detailed quilting as well. I think it really adds to the finished look of the bag. Should be a nice fall accessory.
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Landmark victory: EU bans bee-killing pesticides
In a historic vote today, the European Union (EU) a continent-wide restriction on the use of bee-harming pesticides. Despite immense pressure from the pesticide industry, the EU nations sided with bees.
Citing for food production, the environment and for biodiversity, the EU is set to completely ban the outdoor use of neonicotinoid insecticides ("neonics") that have been blamed for killing bees, birds, wildlife, and for keeping other bees from laying eggs.
"This is an historic ban," said Kara Cook-Schultz, Director for U.S. PIRG's Ban Bee-Killing Pesticides campaign. "The EU is protecting its bees, its food, and its citizens from these toxic pesticides. It's time for the U.S. to catch up."
According to the new , all outdoor use of the three substances will be banned and the neonicotinoids in question will only be allowed in permanent greenhouses where no contact with bees is expected, as the EU announced on Friday.
Here in the U.S., policymakers have yet to step up. And with beekeepers in this country reporting record-breaking bee losses this year — up to 40% or more — action to protect bees is more urgent than ever.
The EU vote comes after significant by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) that neonics in particular pose an unacceptable risk to bees and to food production.
This news comes one week after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) closed its comment period asking for public comments about the risks of using several bee-killing pesticides. U.S. PIRG provided thousands of comments to the EPA, urging them to restrict the use of these dangerous pesticides.
States like Connecticut and Maryland have recently passed partial bans on the use of bee-killing pesticides. Other states like Massachusetts and Wisconsin are currently considering similar bans. This news from the EU and the EFSA provides more evidence that a ban on neonicotinoids is needed throughout the country.
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Russian bombers 'strike refugee camp on Jordanian border'
Twelve people were killed and dozens injured when warplanes that appeared to be Russian bombed a refugee camp on the Jordanian-Syrian border on Tuesday, Syrian rebels have said.
If confirmed, the attack would be the first time Russia's airforce has bombed so close to the Jordanian border since Vladimir Putin launched a military intervention in September 2015.
The strikes, carried out by a number of aircraft, reportedly hit a refugee camp near the Hadalat border crossing on Tuesday.
A senior Western diplomat confirmed the incident and said several Russian jets appeared to have conducted the raids, Reuters reported.
The Russian ministry of defence had not commented on the claims as of Wednesday lunchtime.
Humanitarian workers in Jordan said they believed women and children had been killed in the bombing but that it was difficult to confirm as they were unable to access the makeshift camp inside Syria.
The targeted camp near the Hadalat crossing houses thousands of Syrians as they wait in the searing desert heat in the hope of being allowed into Jordan.
Around 60,000 Syrians are waiting at the border, according to the UN, and aid agencies are only able to make limited trips from Jordan to deliver water and medicine.
Jordan has long been suspicious that Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) fighters would try to enter the country posing as refugees and carries out strict vetting procedures before admitting anyone.
But the trickle of refugees being allowed in has come to an almost complete stop since an Isil suicide bombing killed six of its border guards last month.
Asked whether Jordan was concerned that Russian forces were bombing so close to the border, a Jordanian military officer laughed.
"We've been living with insecurity on our borders since 2003 [and the US-led invasion of neighbouring Iraq] so for us it's not a new thing. Jordan is living in a very tough environment and we need to be as ready as we can."
The reported strike came a day after Moscow trumpeted a raid by its strategic bomber force against targets in the war-torn country.
Six long range bombers flying from bases in southern Russia struck Isil targets in eastern Syria on Tuesday, the Russian military said in a statement.
It was not immediately clear if those aircraft were involved in the reported attack near Hadalat.
Russia said Tuesday's strike by Tu-22M3 bombers destroyed several vehicles, a terrorist field camp, three arms and ammunition depots, and "a large number of enemy personnel."
Dmitry Peskov, Mr Putin's press secretary, said on Wednesday that the airstrike was "part of on-going air force operations" and dismissed the suggestion it was "revenge" for the recent deaths of two Russian servicemen.
Two Russian pilots were killed when the helicopter they were on was shot down by Isil insurgents near Palmyra on Friday.
Russian officials said the downed helicopter was an Mi-25 belonging to the Syrian army, and the pilots were on board as instructors.
Conflict Intelligence Team, an independent monitoring group that investigates Russian military operations abroad, said the lost helicopter was actually a new Mi-35 belonging to the Russian military and that it may have been brought down by friendly fire.


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I then picked up the phwoarr PAINT Heavy duty under eye concealer which caught my eye. I sometimes struggle with bags under my eyes when I haven't quite got enough sleep so I thought I'd give this a whirl. So far so good. I wouldn't say it completely transforms my tiresome face but it does help to hide the bags a little. I wasn't expecting miracles because it's a high street brand and I'm sure there's higher end concealers which work better, but if you're on a budget then this is definitely worth a purchase. The consistency is very creamy and easy to blend which is great as it doesn't stick to any creases or fine lines which is impressive considering it's a very thick consistency.
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Discover the Art of Face Painting
My name is Kate and I love face painting, which is why I started The Australian Face Painting School, to share my passion with people like you (assuming that's why you're here :) ).
It's so rewarding to see kids look in the mirror and get excited about what they see after being made up. I'll never get tired of watching their reaction. They constantly challenge me to come up with new designs and variations, which means I'm always on the look out for inspiration. I know I'm not the only one.
I established face painting school in late 2012, after working on the concept for several months. It's been a long process but I'm truly excited about how the idea has evolved. Although it's still early days, the support and interest I have already received from my peers has been very encouraging.
I'm a mum to three young boys, all under 8. They constantly challenge me too, but of course they're all gorgeous and it won't be long before they all grow up.
I've been working in the media industry since 1992, currently as a reporter for a regional daily. I've been interested in media and the arts from an early age. My mum was an art teacher and she took me along to more exhibitions than I can count, and she exposed me to the world of art and colour. I struggled to find my arty niche until I discovered face painting in 2011, and I quickly became hooked. It's just so rewarding on so many levels.
In 2000 I completed a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) and soon after started working in advertising; which included sales, copy-writing, and design, as well as developing my interest in marketing and the value of networking.
I hope you find my face painting school helpful and encouraging, and maybe someday I'll see you at a face painting workshop or event near you.
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Prompted by a letter from the Sunflower group and some other sources.
I read through the resolutions I've made at the start of the year, 2012. Though it was made under different circumstances, in different areas & aspects of my life then, the resolutions were mostly, if not all, similar.
"I want to improve on blah blah blah..", "I wanna achieve blah blah blah milestone", and the usual kinship/friendship/worldpeace
resolutions wishes many would have.
Glad to say, I certainly did fulfil certain resolutions.
But seriously, how boring those resolutions are.
For instance, if you had wanted to be a kinder/warm/helpful/etc person, and true enough, you started making efforts to help people around, brighten up people's day and such. So what? You're a happier person by doing these? Or are you just making efforts to conform to the social norm. To please the crowd. To be somewhere
above when measured against the society benchmark.
(Then again, what is The Benchmark right?)
Haven't been exactly excited to fulfil my resolutions for 2012.
Even though more often than not, people do not even actualise their resolutions.
I think I need to set
better more suitable ones this year.
None of them to do with the society, and heck trying to be a 'good person' kind. Not to be influenced by anyone else. Not for anyone.
On a side note, please pardon me if you're thinking that this is such an emo post!
The sudden lost of self-identity must be part of quarter-life crisis (if i do live til 100 haha). So, excuse me :(
Or, causing it might be the major changes in my work environment for the past 1.5 years.
Might be health reasons, I'm getting older & weaker, boo.
Perhaps, growing up also makes me realise that the world is actually more warped than expected. Everyone's kinda lost and becoming much more colder.
I can't find the very much appreciated warmth (as it had seemed) anymore.
Losing faith and confidence in various areas :/
I will need to find it back.
Nevertheless, a huge huge thanks to friends, and all those who had been there in some way or another whenever I'm down.
It had really meant the world to me even though I might not have portrayed it then. You guys know how emotionless/stoned I look lah normally. Your words/smses/calls/ice-cream talks had been a great deal, not only at that moment, but whenever I think back or need to pick myself up from similar shit.
To my family who annoys me sometimes, but still love me and took care of me regardless.
To you, for being there and giving me love & support & courage <3
I need to go on a soul searching journey.
To understand life more deeply.
To find myself this year.
To find myself this year.
To believe in the many things I do.
With my love ones around, I know I can do it soon :)
With my love ones around, I know I can do it soon :)
Cheers to a new year :)
No countdown parties for me FYI.
This is a scheduled post, and I'm most probably gonna work til near midnight.. Go home & have new year's midnight gongyo with my family <3
Those who are having countdowns, enjoy yourselves! :)
No countdown parties for me FYI.
This is a scheduled post, and I'm most probably gonna work til near midnight.. Go home & have new year's midnight gongyo with my family <3
Those who are having countdowns, enjoy yourselves! :)


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Sri Lanka suffered a blow on Tuesday when it was confirmed that veteran spinner Rangana Herath will miss the third and final Test against India, starting in Delhi on Saturday, due to a back injury.
The 39-year-old Herath, who has taken 406 wickets in 87 Tests, went wicketless in the previous Test in Nagpur as India won by a massive margin of an innings and 239 runs to go one-nil up in the three-match series.
Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay will be joining the squad as a replacement but left-arm wrist-spinner Lakshan Sandakan is already with the team in India and could replace Herath in the starting XI.
Sri Lanka Cricket chief selector Graeme Labrooy said: "We were hoping that Rangana Herath will feel okay for Delhi. But having spoken to him and physio we feel that he should come back.
"We have got lot of cricket ahead and he is important for us. Our plan was to fly in Malinda Pushpakumara, but he has failed a fitness test. Vandersay will now be the replacement".
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Cycling Claremont: New Little Lending Library
I don't recall seeing this one before last week, nor can the mrs., so I believe this is one of the most recent of Claremont's little lending libraries. Peeking inside the window, all the books appeared to be children's stories, which would be especially appropriate since it is located just down the street from Chaparral Elementary School. It is the second little library to open in town over the past couple weeks - the second being located south of Arrow. The LittleFreeLibrary.org has a map to help you find those closest to you, though this one is not on it.


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The Greater Severna Park Council BWI Committee chairman is urging members to decide whether expansion of the Baltimore- Washington International Airport is in their best interests and to inform their elected officials of their opinions.
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Random Market Thoughts: When does the downward spiral stop?
There's a lot of fear out there that we're going into a depression, or that we're going to suffer deflation, which seems to be everyone's worst nightmare. I'm not an economist and don't really understand why deflation is such a Horrible Thing or why inflation is somehow less worse. I read somewhere recently that deflation represents an "inverse bubble" in which people keep hoarding cash and don't buy goods or make investments even at attractive prices. I don't see how this vicious circle (positive feedback) is necessarily what's to be expected. Instead, I expect a usual stock cycle (negative feedback) in which stock prices decreases till they reach a floor and then rebound as economic growth resumes. So what factors will create a floor under stock prices at their bottoms?
Right now, those with little cash:
financial companies
Those with more cash:
many non-financial companies
Those with a lot of cash:
few non-financial companies, either with cash saved up, or with strong, regular, predictable cash flow
As stock prices continue to slide, those non-financial institutions with lots of cash will see value in non-financial institutions with less cash. Consolidation will be the name of the game. Many public companies will be bought by private owners. Expectation of being bought can provide a floor for stock prices.
As stock prices continue to slide, dividends will continue to rise. Right now, GE has a yield of 6.1%. Merck's is almost 8%. These are approaching very compelling valuations. As they continue to rise, investors will choose to own stock rather than buy fixed-income investments or Treasury securities which pay a lower yield and don't have the potential to provide additional returns from price increases like stocks.
As stock prices continue to slide, PEs will continue to shrink. Right now, AMAT has a price/sales ratio of 2. As I've told Brandon in the past, I've been waiting to buy AMAT for over a decade. My standard for "great value" is when AMAT's P/S ratio is 1. Unfortunately, I missed the 1995 massive capital expenditure chip cyle, so I've been waiting for the last decade. The industry has matured and is no longer cyclical, but if and when AMAT's P/S ratio becomes 1, I will buy far out of the money 2011 LEAPS. More generally, when prices go low enough, there will be people who will realize that stock XYZ hasn't been this poorly valued in the last 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, etc and will step in to buy.
So that's my answer as to why a usual negative feedback stock price cycle will happen rather than a positive feedback vicious circle: consolidation and expectations of consolidation, dividend increases, and attractive valuation.
Banks do not have "little cash"
Bank reserves at the Fed are off the charts.
The problem is precisely that banks are hoarding that cash and not loaning it, especially to each other. But that's simply not the same as saying they don't have the cash.
P.S. Merck is weak because its patent expiration timeline is a wreck. GE is weak because it's a financial company as much as an industrial company (they just announced the suspension of stock buybacks because the money is needed at GE Capital).
Stocks trade where they trade for a reason. Always.
GE has on average doubled its dividend every 6 years for nearly 40 years now, and the dividend has never decreased. With a yield today of 6.1%, that is approaching compelling valuation for the conservative investor. As the price continues to drop, the yield will continue to grow.
Bank Reserves Up?
"Bank reserves at the Fed are off the charts."
Why's that? They were negative in January. Did the Fed just pump them full of cash somehow?
You make it sound like this is all due to banks hoarding cash when it appears the opposite. The reserves can go up by the mechanism in that link, which isn't about people saving money and banks hoarding it.
One reason reserves at the Fed might be at an all time high is that the Fed has made some beneficial deal this or last week (which I don't remember) for them holding their reserves with the Fed.
Seems to me part of the problem is the evolution of the meaning of "money." 90% of the "money" in circulation is electronic book keeping entry. Less than 5% is paper or metallic markers, "cash." the rest is checks, money orders, and other commercial paper.
"On the books" has taken new meaning, "cash" and "money" now mean "credit." We sell something and use the credit to "buy" something else, a hard asset like land or the use of another person's time, say a dentist. We sell our labor for credit on the books.
The best explanation of international finance is that the value national currencies is determined by a sort of averaging the commodities market. For example, a person who owns a tanker load of oil doesn't care where it is sold because he will get the same value of credit in each port. The money traders (unintentionally) work to insure that the oil owner receives the same value if he is paid in dollars or pounds. In other words, on any given day, the same value in dollars or pounds will buy about the same quantity of of oil in London or NYC.
The problem would be simpler if there was only one brand (unit) of credit in existence. The existing world financial system is like building a car out of half metric and half SAE fasteners. The only guy who comes out ahead is the guy who sells wrenches.
I propose a new unit of credit, the work-hour, the economic value of one person using a shovel for an hour. This is an almost universal quantity. Everything else would be measured in multiples and fractions of a m-h. This would at least take the money traders out of the system.


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MegaFood Becomes First Supplement Brand to Have Its Entire Line of Products Certified Glyphosate Residue Free
|MANCHESTER, N.H., Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — MegaFood®, an award-winning dietary supplement brand whose products are made with real, whole foods, announced today that its entire line is now certified glyphosate residue free (GRF). The certification was granted by The Detox Project, an independent research and certification organization, after MegaFood submitted its products to an independent, third-party laboratory for testing and was found to have met The Detox Project's stringent standards.
"We're honored to be the first supplement company with a completely glyphosate residue free certified line of products," said Robert U. Craven, president and CEO of FoodState, Inc., manufacturer and parent company of MegaFood. "Earning this certification is just one part of our continued commitment toward what we call 'The Big T Transparency,' which is complete operational transparency with our employees, suppliers, retailers and customers. More than that, it's the principle our company was founded on: a commitment to quality and purity above all, so that we can provide our customers with the most authentic nourishment possible."
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup®, is the number one herbicide used in the United States. It's sprayed heavily on GMO- and conventionally-grown agricultures at harvest, and used frequently in home gardens, public parks and schools. Glyphosate use has skyrocketed over the past decade: its use has increased nearly 15-fold over the past two decades. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic in humans," and linked its use to lymphoma. Organic farming bans the use of glyphosate and other fertilizers, antibiotics, and growth hormones.
"MegaFood customers are highly conscientious: they care just as much as what goes into their bodies as what doesn't, including toxins. We share their concerns about the use of herbicides and pesticides in our food chain," said Craven. "Our hope as a company is that other supplement manufacturers will eventually follow suit in earning their own GRF certifications: providing customers with top-tier products isn't just good business, it's good for people, period."
Henry Rowlands, founder of The Detox Project, is also excited about his organization's partnership with MegaFood.
"I'm delighted that MegaFood, as a leader for transparency within the supplement world, has decided to certify Glyphosate Residue Free. Consumers want to avoid toxic chemicals such as glyphosate in the food products and supplements they buy and currently one of the only ways to do this is to look for our label," said Rowlands. "The Detox Project has received massive interest in Glyphosate Residue Free certification since it launched in May 2017, and brands like MegaFood joining us give our message a huge boost. We believe everyone has the right to know what toxic chemicals are in our bodies and in our food."


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Size 6 – 64 t-shirts
Size 8 – 34 t-shirts
Size 10 – 42 t-shirts
Size 12 - 30 t-shirts
Size 14 – 8 t-shirts
This particular drive will be running for 35 days only due to the time it takes for parcels to get to Uganda (12 weeks). All parcels for Abim needs to be out of Australia by the 5th of September. Once the parcels arrive, they still need to be handcarried and delivered to Abim (Northern Uganda). It would be great if all the 350 children will receive their new clothing on the same day so please be guided with the shipping dates below if you are intending to donate t-shirts. T-shirts most likely will be included in either of the last 2 parcels to be sent as I will try to squeeze as many dresses as I can on the first parcel.
Parcel 1 - Saturday, Aug 10
Parcel 2 - Saturday, Aug 24
Parcel 3 - Saturday, Sep 5 (or earlier if number of T-shirts needed are met)
All t-shirt donations will be welcomed with open arms. Please help spread the word!! Imagine how one t-shirt can make a lot of difference to one boy in Abim. Let us make a difference to the way they celebrate Christmas this year. Let us all make them smile this Christmas.
Thank you so much in advance to all who have donated and to those who are intending to donate, for all your kindness and generosity. Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of these 350 children most especially to the 178 boys who will get to receive new t-shirts as well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Much appreciated.


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Today, I'm chatting with Katelyn Bourgoin, founder of Vendeve.com
An ideas-junkie with a penchant for rebellion, Katelyn sees life like a giant connect-the-dots puzzle. She's deathly allergic to the status quo, and believes that anything worth doing is worth doing differently.
Katelyn's radical approach to strategic branding and communications has made her a go-to authority in Halifax.
Recognized as one of Nova Scotia's top 15 young entrepreneurs (2012 CYBF HighFlier), Katelyn built her career on crafting "wow-worthy experiences" that get people talking. After founding RedRiot at age 25, she grew the company from a one-woman freelance business into one of Halifax's top branding agencies.
Katelyn's entrepreneurial highlight reel includes bigwig clients like Target and Holiday Inn. Katelyn and her team are now hopping busy working on the next big internet sensation, Vendeve.com—the business network for women entrepreneurs.
Vendeve will change the way women do business online, which in turn, changes the way the world does business.
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