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Bread Life Church International School Of Ministry
The school of ministry which has existed since 1997 is part of the bigger vision of Bread of Life Church empowered to bring training to the body of Christ as a local congregation and beyond.
This is in preparation for increase of the harvest and complexity of the society we exist in and fulfilling the great command of our Jesus Christ "teaching them to observe all things".
Objectives are:
To properly equip the body of Christ for effectiveness and productivity.
To prepare body of Christ for taking the lead in leadership in the spheres of influence (spiritual, economical and political).
Help the body embrace the vision of Bread of Life Church International (Blci).
Create a desire of studying scripture.
The school is on week days at 17.30hrs, Bread of Life Church, Blessing Centre in Emmasdale
The classes are lectured by Bread of life church leadership.
Students enrollments take place towards the end of the year and classes commence in January and end in December.
Students are awarded with a Diploma after successful completion.
BLCI School Of Ministry Curriculum
The following is part of the curriculum for Bread of Life Church School of Ministry:
Principles of Leadership,
Old Testament Survey,
Comparative Religion,
Bible Doctrines,
Church Planting & Growth,
Church History,
Family Life,
Praise & Worship,
New Testament Survey,
Spiritual Life,
Evangelism & Discipleship.
The Presiding Bishop Dr. Joseph Imakando and Bread of Life Church Reverends and Pastors.
We are anticipating an increase in the student enrolment. This will be as result of student's coming from other churches and outside the country.
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Business Overview
Arrow Electronics, Inc. provides products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Global Components and Global Enterprise Computing Solutions. The Global Components segment markets and distributes semiconductor products and related services; passive, electro-mechanical, and interconnect products consisting primarily of capacitors, resistors, potentiometers, power supplies, relays, switches, and connectors; and computing and memory products, as well as other products and services. The Global Enterprise Computing Solutions segment offers computing solutions, including datacenter, cloud, security, and analytics solutions. This segment provides access to various services, including engineering and integration support, warehousing and logistics, marketing resources, and authorized hardware and software training. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and other commercial customers. Arrow Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1935 and is based in Centennial, Colorado.
Business Analysis of Arrow Electronics
The Technology Sector is witnessing a major shakeup, new age business models in the industry are transforming both customers and businesses. Faced with this uncertainity, companies are investing resources to transform their business. An in-depth business analysis is a valuable resource to identify and articulate the need for a business model change. At R&P Research we believe, the starting point for a business analysis is Benchmarking. Business benchmarking can be done at various levels: 1) Industry Benchmarking 2) Peer Benchmarking 3) Disruptors Benchmarking. In this report, we share the snapshot of how Arrow Electronics compares against the industry on the major performance indicators. This analysis, along with peer group/disruptors benchmarking and revenue model understanding can help identify growth and cost optimization opportunities to maximize the value delivered by Arrow Electronics to its stakeholders. R&P Research Industry Intelligence Platform provides historical data for last 15 years with an easy to use benchmarking interface for an in-depth comparative business analysis.
Here is the performance snapshot of Arrow Electronics with an interactive chart.
- Revenue Growth: Arrow Electronics reported a revenue growth of 2.3% year-on-year during 2016. Other Industry grew at 0.0% in the same period
- COGS share of Revenues: As a percentage of revenue, Arrow Electronics spent 86.8% of its total revenues on COGS. Other industry average (COGS share of revenue) in the same period was 80.7%
- R&D share of Revenues: Arrow Electronics R&D share of Revenues details are not available because either company does not share the data or we do not have it
- SG&A share of Revenues: As a percentage of revenue, Arrow Electronics spent 8.6% of its total revenues on Sales, Marketing, and General Administration (SG&A). Other industry average SG&A spending in the same period was 10.3%
- Inventory share of Revenues: As a percentage of revenue, Arrow Electronics spent 12.0% of its total revenues on Inventories. Other industry average Inventory spending in the same period was 10.4%
- Accounts Payable share of Revenues: As a percentage of revenue, Arrow Electronics invested 24.2% of its total revenues on Accounts Payable (A/P) Other industry average Accounts Payable investment in the same period was 13.2%
- Accounts Receivable share of Revenues: As a percentage of revenue, Arrow Electronics invested 28.3% of its total revenues on Accounts Receivable (A/R). Other industry average Accounts Receivable investment in the same period was 15.6%
- PP&E share of Revenues: As a percentage of revenue, Arrow Electronics invested 3.2% of its total revenues on Property, Plants, and Equipments (PP&E). Other industry average PPE investment in the same period was 13.4%
- Intangibles share of Revenues: As a percentage of revenue, Arrow Electronics invested 11.5% of its total revenues on Intangibles. Other industry average Intangibles investment in the same period was 22.4%
- Net Margins: Arrow Electronics Net Margins in the year 2016 were 2.2%. Other industry average Net Margins in the same period were 4.6%
Sector and Industry Association of Arrow Electronics
For the purpose of performance benchmarking of a company with a sector or industry average, R&P Research associates every company with one sector and one industry. An industry consists of companies with related/similar business models. A sector comprises of a group of related/similar industries.
Arrow Electronics is associated with Technology Sector and Technology-Other Industry.
Technology sector is comprised of the following industries: Computers Systems and Peripherals; Software; Semiconductor; IT Consulting and Outsourcing Services; Networking Equipment and Services; Internet; Other. The definitions for each of the industries is as follows:
- Computers Systems and Peripherals industry includes companies primarily engaged in manufacturing of personal computers, servers, mainframes, workstations, and other computer accessories and peripherals such as storage drives, mice, keyboards and printers. It also includes manufacturers of mobile phones and tablets.
- Software industry includes businesses providing software products such as operating systems, productivity suites, enterprise software, data and analysis software, advertising and marketing software, engineering and manufacturing software, networking software, and IT management software. It also includes companies providing industry-specific software focused on different sectors such as Financials, Automotive, Telecom, Utilities, Travel, Real Estate, Media, and Publishing.
- Semiconductor industry includes companies primarily engaged in manufacturing and distribution of semiconductor products such as microprocessors, chipsets, motherboards, flash memory, and wired and wireless connectivity products. It also includes companies that provide semiconductor equipment and services to the semiconductor industry.
- IT Consulting and Outsourcing Services industry includes companies primarily engaged in providing information technology consulting and outsourcing services to other businesses. The services include IT consulting, systems integration, application development and management, IT infrastructure management, and network operations management.
- Networking Equipment and Services industry includes companies primarily engaged in manufacturing and distribution of networking and communications equipment for transporting data, voice, and video traffic across intranets, extranets, and the Internet. The key products include routers and switches for local and wide-area networks, cable modems, teleconferencing equipment, and wireless access points.
- Internet industry includes Internet-based businesses providing products and services such as search engines, social networking, web hosting, email, domain name registration, and eCommerce. It also includes industry information/services portals focused on different sectors such as Financials, Automotive, Travel, Health, Real Estate, Media, and Publishing.
- Other industry includes companies providing products such as photocopiers, fax machines, point of sale machines, audio/video technologies, and video games. It also includes technology companies that are not part of other six technology industries.
Industry Ranking of Arrow Electronics
With $23.8 billion revenues, Arrow Electronics ranked number 4 of all the companies in the US Technology-Other industry. There were a total of 44 public companies in the US Technology-Other industry that had revenues greater than $50 million during 2016.
The top-10 companies in the US Technology-Other industry by revenues during 2016 were:
- Tech Data ($26.4 billion)
- Avnet ($26.2 billion)
- Flex ($24.4 billion)
- Arrow Electronics ($23.8 billion)
- Jabil Circuit ($18.4 billion)
- SYNNEX ($14.1 billion)
- CDW ($14 billion)
- TE Connectivity ($12.2 billion)
- Xerox ($10.8 billion)
- Corning ($9.4 billion)
Business Model Analysis (BMA) Framework
We use the following framework to assess the business model of a company. Business Model Analysis framework can be used by organizations to articulate growth strategies and identify cost optimization opportunities. Technology and consulting companies can use this framework to identify the value drivers and pain points of their targeted customers. Entrepreneurs can use this framework to understand the language of business and identify promising business opportunities. This framework can be used by any professional aspiring to take up a leadership role to better understand the businesses challenges, articulate growth strategy, and monitor the business improvement requirements for the organization.
Next Steps
- Conduct a holistic benchmarking; to identify and target additional sources of value
- Get in touch with us to learn more about Business Model Analysis Framework
- Get free data, charts, and analysis of Arrow Electronicsand its peers on select key performance indicators by clicking the reports provided below


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The importance of a good director for any film is often underestimated given they are just the ones behind the camera versus in front of it. And let's be honest, without a solid director, these Best Picture nominees would not be here. Sure, only five get nominated, but rarely do you see an eventual Best Picture winner without a corresponding nod for directing. So rare in fact it's only happened four times with the most recent being in 2012 when Ben Affleck was snubbed for "Argo." Before him it was Bruce Beresford, the director to 1989 Best Picture winner "Driving Miss Daisy." And before Beresford, it was Edmund Golding in 1931/32 for "Grand Hotel" and William Wellmon in 1927/28 for the eventual Best Picture winner "Wings," which also to date is the only silent film to win the night's biggest award. With odds that low, we might as well eliminate a few films from the Best Picture race right now. Say goodbye to "Lion," "Hell of High Water," "Fences" and "Hidden Figures." Still an accomplishment to be nominated, but sadly those producers will have to look for Oscar gold in other categories. Amazing how fast the landscape can change, but this is why looking back at history provides so much clarity when it comes to this ceremony. Granted not all categories are as decisive as Best Director and Best Picture, but these are the facts I love to bring out this time of year. Speaking of which, since the birth of this great ceremony back in 1928, we have watched 62 out of 88 directors take home the Oscar and then later watch their film win Best Picture. That's over 70% of the time, meaning there is a good chance it goes that direction this year. Then again only once out of the past five years we have seen this and it was in 2014 when Alejandro G. Inarritu and his film "Birdman" were awarded both.
Now, when looking at this year's list of nominees in this famed category, it's hard to not get excited for guys like Mel Gibson, who has not been nominated since 1995 when "Braveheart" was taking this ceremony by storm. Or Damien Chazelle, who previously was nominated for writing with "Whiplash," but not directing. We even have two first-time nominees in Denis Villeneuve for "Arrival" and Barry Jenkins for "Moonlight" on the ballot. So in many ways, this is a unique list of director's including Kenneth Lonergan, who before "Manchester by the Sea" had only been nominated for his writing in "Gangs of New York" and "You Can Count on Me." But, let me start with the two rookies who will look to do something we haven't seen in over 17 years, which is win this Oscar in their debut. The last one to do so was Sam Mendes back 1999 for "American Beauty," a film that also won Best Picture, a feat I still argue to this day. Pretty amazing, but save the accolades as we won't see either of these two win this year. And it's not for a lack of trying, although I can understand the Jenkins nomination a little more than Villeneuve. "Moonlight" took you in and out of the streets of Miami in a way that felt extremely raw. So kudos to Jenkins for what he did, as I would bet we see him again in the near future. I can't say the same for Villeneuve though, who really should have been left of the ballot. While I liked "Arrival" for the most part, the story is why this was nominated, not the filmmaking. That's why it will have a fighting chance to get the Oscar for Adapted Screenplay, which I will get into next week when it's all about the writing.
On to the three guys that actually have a chance at winning the Oscar for directing this year, Kenneth Lonergan, Damien Chazelle and Mel Gibson. I almost didn't include Lonergan in this group, simply due to how easy his film looked compared to the other two. But, I think that's the brilliance of it and why he should be included as he made a heart wrenching film about one family's turmoil stand out. Whether it was with his long shots of the small New England town or the candid moments between characters, Lonergan was able to really draw you into the drama unfolding. So kudos to him as he very much deserves this nomination. I just don't think he will win, as the other two guys were simply better. On one side of the spectrum you have a 61-year-old Mel Gibson who hasn't been seen or heard from since 2006 while the 32-year-old Damien Chazelle on the other side just received his 3rd nomination in as many years. And I will be honest, before watching "Hacksaw Ridge," I thought this Oscar would easily go to Chazelle. But, what Gibson was able to do with his biographical war drama was truly remarkable. Mixing in love, war and religion is never easy, but Gibson did it in a way that not only kept you interested, but made you want more. The action sequences alone were brutal and so realistic that you almost couldn't believe what you were watching. And what's crazy is Gibson shot this film in 59 days, so the fact we are talking about it in this realm is unreal. That's why I give him a chance at stealing this Oscar away from Chazelle. Hollywood likes a good comeback and this might just be the one we never expected.
Two years ago I marveled at the job the young Damien Chazelle did with the low budget sensation "Whiplash," so to be singing his praises yet again for a completely different type of film like "La La Land" is impressive. But, he's that good and way ahead of his time given his attention to detail and colors. Sure, his technical crew helped him shine, but what they started he finished off in style making this musical his own. Because it's like he noted in an interview with EW, "The full-fledged idea of people breaking into song is something that I love, but the challenge was to make that seem accessible and relevant." What a view from a guy who also penned the well-crafted script, which I would imagine he wins the Oscar for if he doesn't win for Director. Then again, with "La La Land" the likely Best Picture winner, maybe it doesn't matter when you figure it will be draped in gold anyway. That's how marvelous of a job he did with this film, one that allowed his two stars to literary do their thing over and over again in colorful spaces they never could have imagined.


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text: Phoenix, AZ – Thousands of illegal immigrants are showing their outrage with Arizona's controversial new SB-1070 law by boycotting the state and moving elsewhere. One example of those who are punishing the state by leaving is illegal immigrant Manuel Renaldo. As he loaded his stolen car with his family of twelve's belongings, Renaldo told this reporter through an interpreter, "It's a matter of principle, 'homes.' I refuse to be supported by someplace that treats me like a criminal." The affects of the exodus are being felt by Arizona retailers, who report dwindling beer thefts and spray paint and ammunition sales dropping. Also hit hard are Arizona hospitals, who have reported a dramatic decline in births and emergency room visits by illegal aliens. "We're ecstatic," said one administrator for Banner Health in Phoenix. "At this rate we may see a profit one day." The boycott/exodus of Arizona by illegals is expected to grow exponentially leading up to the law's starting date.


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The brain is the most intricate body organ in all animals; it is to the body what a server is to all computers. The brain above all organs needs more attention and gets better with practice and exercise. However, once abused or affected by a disease or infection, it shuts down consequently shutting down some important body function. When the brain is corrupted, its functions to the body are hampered and can lead to injury or death; case and point when there is an overdose in drugs.
To understand the enormous effect drugs have on the body, it is important to understand how they work. Drugs such as marijuana, methadone, cocaine and heroin excite areas in the brain causing the production of dopamine that causes the feeling of extreme relaxation and a surge of joy normally referred to as the high. Some drugs go further and damage the neurons and cells in the brain due to the chemical reactions they bring about in the body and to the brain. This is how the brain responds to the use of drugs
- It gets used to the large amount of dopamine in the body generated every time a patient or user does the drugs in search of an escape from reality. Once this is happens, the continued use of the drug and the large amounts of dopamine produced interfere with the normal production of dopamine and the brain can no longer produce this chemicals until the user injects, or takes the drug.
- The surge in chemicals in the brain other that dopamine then starts affecting the brains functions as it tries to catch up or keep up with the drugs. In this cycle, you will notice that the user of the drug starts experience unpleasant experiences such as paranoia and memory loss.
- Once the brain and the body are dependent on the drug, they start to demand it by sending signals of cravings and uncontrollable urges to take the drugs. These cravings come about once the drug user is exposed to an environment or feeling that make him want to use the drug; these feelings such as loneliness, anxiety, fear and depression.
- The final stage is marked when the brain cannot do without the drug; a stage called addiction. In the stage the brain cannot operate without the drug, the user cannot think, decide, or do any task without a hit of the drug. The patient becomes a zombie without the drug and needs immediate and serious rehabilitation.
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Many of us are stuck at home right now, thanks to Winter Storm Jonas (when did we begin naming snow storms…did I miss something?!) So I thought I'd put together a quick post to help you survive.
Snow storms seem to call for hot drinks and lots of snacks. I've definitely got you covered in the hot drink department. My very first post, Welcome!, gave a recipe for a matcha latte that is a great afternoon pick me up. If you don't have any matcha at home, order some now and you'll be ready for the next storm. The antioxidants are awesome for your skin, and I enjoy the steady energy it gives me.
Since I love coffee, I make it more than just a hot drink, and blend in some ingredients that will help my skin, hair and nails. I usually add coconut oil, ghee, and collagen, which I detailed in My morning super coffee. This morning, I threw in raw cacao powder which made it even better! The fat from the coconut oil and ghee supports healthy skin, and helps your body absorb the nutrients from the cacao. The ghee is a good source of vitamins A and D, also great for your skin. The collagen helps your skin stay firm (I truly notice a difference) and also supports healthy connective tissue throughout your body. The cacao is a great source of magnesium, iron and antioxidants. You could use regular unsweetened cocoa powder also. This drink is a win-win…it tastes amazing and has some great health benefits.
If you want something a little lighter, that you can sip all day, make a lemon ginger drink, which I described in Look what I found in the produce section at Target! Ginger is an amazing source of anti-oxidants, as well as being anti-viral and anti-bacterial, to help you stay healthy. The fresh lemon juice contains vitamin C, which supports your body's production of collagen.
As far as snacks go, I plan to pop some organic popcorn in coconut oil later, and sprinkle on some Himalayan salt. Wegmans was a total mob scene yesterday, but I managed to load up on some good produce, and made some roasted broccoli, brussels sprouts and mini bell peppers with avocado oil and Himalayan salt…so good!
Don't forget to take care of your skin! Using my dry brush has made a big difference…instead of resembling lizard skin, my legs are now soft and smooth. I use the dry brush right before I hop in the shower. Not only does it stimulate my circulatory and lymphatic systems, it gets rid of the dead skin cells. When I get out of the shower, I usually just use coconut oil as an all over moisturizer. That's why you need to get a few tubs of it!
A cold day like this is great for curling up with a fluffy dog and good book. I plan on flipping through the pages of The Ultimate Paleo Cookbook this afternoon. Even though I tend to just throw stuff together when I cook, I love paging through cookbooks for inspiration. I grabbed this one because my friend Kelly Winters, who blogs at Primally Inspired, contributed many of the recipes. So far the book looks great. Whether or not you follow a Paleo diet, there are plenty of healthy recipes made from whole foods. I promise to tell you more about this book in a future post!
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In early 2015, Dr. Dumas Harshaw, Jr. began to to realize that his church's congregation was changing. The pastor of First Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina knew that his church needed a new plan for the future.
"I could see the generation that had been so strong in sustaining the church begin to die out," remembers Harshaw. "As that was happening, I saw we were also not bringing in people at the same level as earlier years."
But the church had no process in place for navigating such an uncertain future. After receiving a recommendation from a friend, Harshaw contacted The INS Group to create a plan that would allow the pastor and congregation to work together in finding a solution.
Over the next year and a half, The INS Group led First Baptist through significant strategic and leadership planning designed to facilitate communication and buy-in among members of the congregation.
"It was really well organized," says Harshaw. "Ruth outlined the path ahead and put together timelines and desired results. There was constant communication, understanding, and debriefing."
The INS Group also took steps to ensure that members of First Baptist's congregation were actively involved and informed throughout the process. Today, members of the congregation remain highly engaged. "So many people have participated in surveys and expressed their opinions in group meetings and signed up to be part of the implementation process," observes Harshaw. "New energy is beginning to emerge, and that's exciting. We have meetings every week."
Harshaw recommends that other churches struggling with change consider strategic and leadership planning. "All churches go through historical and spiritual processes. There will come a time when there will be changing of guard," he says. "Now we live in the atmosphere of a secular society, and it's reflected in church as well. Your church may need to go back to the table and ask, Why are we here? What are we doing? What message do we want to give to others? To stay vibrant and engaged and aware, you have to have someone from outside come in and raise some questions."
How does Dr. Harshaw feel about First Baptist's future today? "It's like a miracle to me. Where we are, it's simply an answer to a prayer," he shares. "We have longtime and newer members as well as members who have been here a while but were never involved. It's intergenerational and diverse." Today, Harshaw regularly recommends The INS Group's services to other churches. "Ruth brings a lot of professionalism and a high level of skills and resources. It was a blessing to find and work with her."
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The holiday is season is busy for everyone. Schedules are tight and emotions can run high. The best way to take advantage of the hectic season is to plan ahead. Think through how you can grow your business and help your customers look and feel their best, and use savvy marketing to keep your salon top of mind when it comes to gift giving. It's not too early to get started!
Here are five strategies that you can implement now to ensure that you get the most out of this holiday season:
1. Develop your specials ahead of time and promote them everywhere
The beginning of November is an excellent time to start promoting holiday specials. Busy salons can lose out on sales because so many clients wait until the last minute to get themselves looking their best for holiday parties and family gatherings. Make sure to promote your holiday specials everywhere, including your website, social media pages, newsletters and on any in-house displays. Encourage your clients to book early by sending a reminder via text or email that also includes your specials and add-ons.
2. Promote gift cards
Your salon can earn a nice chunk of its annual revenue from gift card sales during this time of year. Did you know that gift card sales are expected to reach $160 billion by the end of this year? $27.5 billion will be spent during the holiday season alone. Your salon cannot afford to miss out on this kind of opportunity. Offering your clients the option of purchasing a gift card for a loved one can ease their stress when holiday shopping. Don't forget to wrap gift cards nicely and promote them in email, on your social pages, on your website, and in your salon.
If you need some ideas on how to effectively sell gift cards in your salon or spa, check out our guide, 5 Ways to Increase Revenue with Gift Cards.
3. Engage customers on social media
Use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms to run holiday contests and promote seasonal specials. When running holiday-inspired contests, create a holiday bundle of products to give away or offer a free service. People love to win things and offering a prize will encourage your social media audience to check your page out on a regular basis - which can help convert them into clients.
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4. Give thanks to your clients and ask them for reviews
When it comes to marketing, your clients are your best bet to help spread the word. The holiday season is the perfect time of year to tell your clients how thankful you are for their business. This gesture doesn't have to be expensive or elaborate - you can simply order some holiday-themed cards to express your gratitude, or offer a small percentage off of a service. Showing how grateful you are to have their business may encourage them to write a good online review or motivate them to recommend your services to their friends and family.
5. Share your best work
The holidays are a chance to try something special and unique to stand out at holiday parties and family gatherings. This fall, hair colors reminiscent of a pumpkin spice latte have been popular. During the winter, pale shades of blonde and rich, deep brunettes are usually a safe bet, but iridescent hair color is a new trend. Don't forget to share your most interesting work on social media and your website so customers can find inspiration and get reminded to book.
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- 2002-present
- Research Professor, University of Notre Dame
- 1998-present
- Associate Director, W.M. Keck Center for Transgene Research
- 1998-2002
- Research Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame
- 1993-1998
- Assistant Staff, Cleveland Clinic Research Foundation
- 1984-1993
- Senior Scientist and Director of Cardiovascular Research, American Biogenetic Sciences, Inc.
- 1982-1984
- Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Notre Dame and Scripps Research Institute
- 1981
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame
- 1975
- B.A. in Biology and Chemistry, Rosary College
Selected Awards
- 1998-present
- Fellow, Council on Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology (American Heart Association)
- 1996-1997
- James A. Shannon NIH Director's Award
- 1981-1982
- John Hickam Fellow, American Heart Association (Indiana Affiliate)
Research Interests
The fibrinolytic system is composed of the zymogen, plasminogen (Pg); its active enzyme (Pm); the plasminogen activators, tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and urokinase (uPA); and relevant inhibitors plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and a2-antiplasmin. This system has been implicated in playing a pivotal role in numerous physiological processes. Due to the ability of plasmin to degrade fibrin, the fibrinolytic system plays an essential role in the prevention of thrombosis and maintenance of vascular patency. The ability of plasmin to directly degrade matrix protein, to activate other matrix degrading proteases and the existence of cellular receptors for components of the fibrinolytic system also implicates this pathway in localized proteolytic processes involved in normal cell migration, tissue remodeling, wound healing and angiogenesis. In addition, it's believed that the fibrinolytic system is involved in pathological processes where uncontrolled expression of proteolytic activity occurs, viz., tumor invasion and metastasis. However, much of the evidence for these diverse roles is surmised from in vitro studies and lack firm biological confirmation. Studies utilizing mice deficient for components of this pathway already have begun to challenge a number of the perceived roles of the fibrinolytic system. In addition, the lack of a more severe thrombotic phenotype and the occurrence of delayed clot lysis in mice deficient for Pg (PG-/-), would appear to support involvement of nonplasmin mediated fibrinolytic processes for maintaining some degree of vascular patency and most probably survival in these deficient mice, possibly due to leukocyte elastases.Utilizing mice deficient for components of the fibrinolytic system, our laboratory is currently testing hypothesized functions of this pathway when physiologically challenged. Specifically, we are assessing its' role in inflammation and diseases associated with inflammation, viz., asthma, atherosclerosis, pulmonary fibrosis as well as other physiological and pathophysiological processes in which cell migration is an essential event, viz., tumor growth, metastasis and angiogenesis. Additionally, we are isolating primary arterial and venous endothelial cells from these gene deficient mice in order to determine altered endothelial cell functions that may contribute to changes in angiogenesis.
Recent Papers
- Yuan, Y.; Zajicek, J.; Qiu, C.; Chandrahas, V.; Lee, S. W.; Ploplis, V. A.; Castellino, F. J. "Conformationally organized lysine isosteres in Streptococcus pyogenes M protein mediate direct high-affinity binding to human plasminogen." J. Biol. Chem. 2017, 292, 15016-15027.
- Bao, Y.; Li, Y.; Liang, Z.; Agrahari, G.; Lee, S. W.; Ploplis, V. A.; Castellino, F. J. "Comparative pathogenomic characterization of a non-invasive serotype M71 strain Streptococcus pyogenes NS53 reveals incongruent phenotypic implications from distinct genotypic markers." Pathog. Dis. 2017, 75, ftx056.
- Glinton, K.; Beck, J.; Liang, Z.; Qiu, C.; Lee, S. W.; Ploplis, V. A.; Castellino, F. J. "Variable region in streptococcal M-proteins provides stable binding with host fibrinogen for plasminogen-mediated bacterial invasion." J. Biol. Chem. 2017, 292, 6775-6785.
- Gupta, K. K.; Donahue, D. L.; Sandoval-Cooper, M. J.; Castellino, F. J.; Ploplis, V. A. "Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Protects Mice Against Cardiac Fibrosis by Inhibiting Urokinase-type Plasminogen Activator-mediated Plasminogen Activation." Sci. Rep. 2017, 7, 365.
- Walsh, M.; Shreve, J.; Thomas, S.; Moore, E.; Moore, H.; Hake, D.; Pohlman, T.; Davis, P.; Ploplis, V.; Piscoya, A.; Wegner, J.; Bryant, J.; Crepinsek, A.; Lantry, J.; Sheppard, F.; Castellino, F. "Fibrinolysis in Trauma: "Myth," "Reality," or "Something in Between"." Semin. Thromb. Hemost. 2017, 43, 200-212.
- Bao, Y.; Shapiro, B. J.; Lee, S. W.; Ploplis, V. A.; Castellino, F. J. "Phenotypic differentiation of Streptococcus pyogenes populations is induced by recombination-driven gene-specific sweeps." Sci. Rep. 2016, 6, 36644.
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The following readings represent especially good material for educators. If you have one to recommend for our listing, please let us know in the comments below.
Teaching in General
Catholic Education Resource Center; "On the Education of Young Men and Women"; "On the Mystery of Teachers I Never Met"; "On Teaching and Being Eminently Teachable"; "On Teaching"; "Liberal Arts Education in a Free Society"; "What Teachers Mean"; "The Holy See's Teaching On Catholic Schools"
Elementary Education
Benedict XVI, "Children and the Media: A Challenge for Education"; "Recovering a Philosophy of Catholic Elementary Education"; "What is Effective Character Education?"; "Why Character Matters"; "Educating for Character in the Sexual Domain"; "Teach Manners"; "Common Core: A Threat to Catholic Education"; The Educational Plan of St. Jerome Classical School
The Idea of the University
"A 'Catholic' University: A Contradiction or a Completion?"; "The Very Idea of a University: Aristotle, Newman, and Us"; Catholicity and Education


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Sin City, X-Men 3, Superman, Spider-Man 3: The Comic Reel Wrap for January 31st
The NECA website has an image of the new Gail action figure. They also have created a wallpaper with the image.
According to Superhero Hype, "Alan Cumming, who stars as Loki in the action-comedy Son of the Mask, told ComingSoon.net/SuperheroHype.com that he expects to start shooting X-Men 3 this summer … ' "I signed for two films, so I'm going to. The last I heard is that we're starting on the 20th of June, but they don't have a script or a director yet so that may be pushed a little bit. But they have to release it in May of 2006 for some reason so it's gonna be shot in the summer. And it's one of these things, I kind of just want to know I'm going to do it cause it affects your whole life. You can do other things cause you know that it's a large amount of time; I'm going to a show on Broadway which I moved to January of next year just to make sure I finished 'X-Men' … Every film you do you have to tell them just in case they're going to get it together really fast. You're under some options; it's quite weird.'"
When asked if he was disappointed that Bryan Singer moved on to do some small film with Warner Brothers, Cumming responded, "No. I'm not disappointed; I cannot deny that. I think he's really talented and I'm very proud of the film and I think it's a great film. I didn't enjoy working with him on the film."
Speaking of that tiny Bryan Singer project (and we're certain to get emails about that, since sarcasm is a lost art), according to the Hollywood Reporter, " Sam Huntington has been cast as Daily Planet cub reporter Jimmy Olsen in Bryan Singer's 'Superman' movie. Huntington's credits include 'Jungle 2 Jungle,' 'Detroit Rock City' and Thomas Haden Church's 'Rolling Kansas.' He next will be seen in the indie 'Molding Clay.'"
A scooper at Superhero Hype chimed in with the following: "I was at the FX Show this weekend, and spent some time talking to JK Simmons. According to him, they start shooting 'Spider-Man 3' in three months, and release date is Spring 2007. Course, things may change, but this is what the man said!"
Director Paul Greengrass' radio interview has been posted online by your friends at the BBC, and it begins about 27 minutes in. What? Too busy to listen? Well, all right … Greengrass said he'll be working on the movie for the next year and a half, and was reverent of the material's importance. "WATCHMEN is the holy grail of comic book movies," he said "I'm excited. I agree it is the greatest graphic novel ever written. It was political, dark, conspiratorial and with something really important to say about the world as well as being a fantastic comic book ride."
Casting will allegedly be announced in a couple of months, claiming that the entire cast has to be put together since it's an ensemble work "eight people in it." When talking about Dr. Manhattan, he said, "that's a lot of blue testicles. What a load of blue b–!" Right now the production design is being nailed down, which he called "massive. There's 6 months of construction underway."
Numerous media outlets (including the Comic Reel) attended the all weekend press junket hosted by Warner Brothers, showcasing the Vertigo adaptation. Many have already posted data, including Comics Continuum, who took everything off of the electronic press kit and tossed it up on their site (including 37 still images). Look for more coverage on that this week at the Comic Reel.
Another week, another set of fresh spoilers from Kryptonsite, this time about the prom episode.
On the other side of the aisle, their arch-rivals at Devoted to Smallville have a
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Who was at fault in a fender bender involving LeAnn Rimes and another driver on Thursday? The paparazzi, according to the singer's rep.
"Due to the overzealous and very dangerous paparazzi following her, LeAnn was involved in a minor car accident," the rep tells PEOPLE. "The police were called and fortunately everyone is safe."
The drama unfolded when Rimes, 27, was leaving Santa Monica shopping mecca Fred Segal. She was soon surrounded by several dozen paparazzi who were "starting to circle around her car," says a source close to the singer. "She was scared by all the paparazzi following her and did not look up for a second because she was looking out the side of her window, and she did tap into the back of the other car."
Calling it a "really, really minor accident," the source says Rimes called police and exchanged information with the other driver – who climbed inside the singer's car to avoid the photographers. "They're going to work things out privately," adds the source. "But the police were called and everyone was fine."
This isn't Rimes's first recent traffic tangle. On Aug. 21 she was in a fender bender in which police were called. A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department says that case – involving a "very minor scrape between two vehicles" – has been closed "because no crime was committed."
Rimes has been a special subject of interest for the paparazzi over her relationship with new beau Eddie Cibrian, 36. Rimes recently officially split from husband Dean Sheremet. Cibrian has filed for divorce from his wife Brandi Glanville.
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On Wednesday 1st March the Henry Jackson Society welcomed Dr Nir Boms, Research Fellow at the International Centre for Counter Terrorism, and Issam Zeitoun, an Independent Syrian Opposition figure. Dr Nir Boms started by outlining the current state of Syria and the Middle East more broadly, painting a bleak picture of an intractable sectarian conflict and brutal humanitarian suffering. He described Syria as a country, but hardly a nation state, currently containing within its borders three self-proclaimed state entities: the Syrian Opposition, the Federation of Northern Syria and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Spread across these is an eclectic patchwork of ethnicities and religions often with deeply rooted hostilities and prejudices bubbling beneath the surface for decades before they boiled over in 2011. This all had led to refugee crisis with large populations of Syrians fleeing to the surrounding countries and into Europe. Worst affected are Lebanon and Jordan with almost a fifth of Lebanon's population comprising Syrian refugees.
Dr Boms went on to describe the work of Israeli aid teams in Syria and the refugee camps in surrounding countries. He told the audience that over 4000 wounded Syrians had been treated in Israel since the start of the war and of the novel and pioneering techniques being used to treat the wounded. In a specific case he told of how a Syrian boy's leg was saved through a series of complex reconstructive surgeries in Israel, requiring the most modern facilities and a variety of specialists. In the vast majority of cases the treatment for this type of injury in a warzone is amputation.
He also talked about the Israeli contribution of aid to Syrians, especially children. Organisations such as Israeli Flying Aid provide life-saving supplies to otherwise inaccessible areas of Syria such as food, drinking water, clothes and blankets. In addition to this initiatives such as Operation Human Warmth provide emergency winter aid to Syrians.
Issam Zeitoun spoke next on the Syrian regime and a discussion of the geo-political forces surrounding the conflict. He described the Assad regime as police state using extensive security and military apparatus to maintain the Alawite status-quo in country with a strongly Sunni majority. The army officership and intelligence agencies had been staffed almost exclusively with Alawites and Assad loyalists having been purged of any subversive elements. Mr Zeitoun went on to discuss the global and regional interests at play with Iranian and Russian support playing a decisive role in the military success of the Assad regime.
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The number of ASCs has quadrupled in just 30 years
Topics: Surgery, Service Lines, Outpatient Care, Access to Care, Quality, Performance Improvement
There are nearly as many ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) as there are hospitals in the United States, according to Tony German, the executive director of the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society.
According to German, there were only 1,000 ASCs in 1988. Today, there are 5,260 such centers, he says.
In comparison, American Hospital Association data show that there are 5,724 hospitals in the United States.
"Ambulatory surgery—outpatient surgery—has left the hospital and is now more commonly done in a surgery center," German told the Dallas Business Journal. Each year, about 23 million surgeries are performed at such centers.
"Surgery centers do one thing and one thing only," German said, adding "and they do it well" (Hethcock, Dallas Business Journal, 1/29).
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Is Medicare really changing its rules on joint replacements in the outpatient setting? The rumors appear to be true, if a little premature.
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CMS on Tuesday issued final rules for hospital and physician payments in calendar year 2012, outlining a 27.4% cut in physician reimbursement and finalizing new quality metrics.
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Dirty medical instruments are used during surgeries at hospitals and outpatient surgery centers "with alarming regularity," the Center for Public Integrity's iWatch News reports.


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President Nazarbayev decorates President Nikolic with Order of Friendship
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wednesday decorated Serbian counterpart President Tomislav Nikolic with the Order of Friendship, noting Serbia was Kazakhstan's great friend and partner in Europe.
Kazakhstan is a rich country and we are keen on cooperating with you, President Nazarbayev said at the decoration ceremony.
He said he would discuss with Serbian officials all political problems in the region and worldwide.
You have expressed a readiness and a wish that we strengthen our friendship and cooperation, you always support us and that is why I passed a decree to award you the Order of Friendship, President Nazarbayev told President Nikolic.
President Nikolic said the friendship between the two countries and nations should be transformed into relations bringing better life to citizens.
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The series, which was not filmed on Hilton Head beyond the exterior, interior and environmental shots, revolves around the lives of the fictional Trisk family, who own the fictional ISLE Television Network and fictionally live in the very real beautiful home of a very real couple who really live in Sea Pines.
Hilton Head Island stars Antonio Sabato Jr. (ex-Jagger, General Hospital) as Jude Trisk, Donna Mills (ex-Abby, Knots Landing) as Victoria Trisk, Michael Swan (ex-Duncan, As the World Turns) as Daniel Trisk, Crystal Hunt (ex-Lizzie, Guiding Light), as Elisha Trisk, and renowned game show host Wink Martindale as Pastor Simon Matthews.
The first eight episodes will post on the streaming video site on November 10 that specializes in family-friendly content. Two other seven-episode blocks will be presented in subsequent weeks. PureFlix, like Netflix, requires a subscription, but offers a free one-month trial.
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Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling author of many books for children, including Extra Yarn, illustrated by Jon Klassen, which won a 2013 Caldecott Honor and the 2012 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Excellence in Picture Books, and Battle Bunny, his New York Times– bestselling picture book written with Jon Scieszka. He also writes the Brixton Brothers series of mystery novels.
Jory John is a writer, editor, and journalist. He is the co-author of the bestselling All My Friends Are Dead and the editor of Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country: Kids' Letters to President Obama.
Kevin Cornell is the illustrator of many children's books, including Count the Monkeys and Mustache!, both by Mac Barnett.
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Miles Murphy had it made. He lived in a great town near the ocean, he had two best friends, and, most importantly, he had a reputation for being his town's best prankster. All of which explains why he's not happy to be moving to Yawnee Valley, a sleepy town that's famous for one thing and one thing only: cows. Worse than that, Miles quickly discovers that Yawnee Valley already has a prankster, and a great one. If Miles is going to take the title from this mystery kid, he is going to have to raise his game.
It's prankster against prankster in an epic war of trickery, until the two finally decide to join forces in order to pull off the biggest prank ever seen: a prank so huge it would make the members of the International Order of Disorder (a loose confederacy of pranksters that flourished a couple of centuries ago) proud.
In THE TERRIBLE TWO, bestselling authors and friends Jory John and Mac Barnett have walked an impressive tightrope: They've created a series that has its roots in classic middle-grade literature yet feels fresh and daring at the same time.
"This book is terrible! Terribly funny, terribly full of pranks (and cows), and terribly wonderful."
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Industry Today 2013: Why does Mexico Remain Manufacturers' Near-shoring Location of Choice?
The benefits of a Mexico manufacturing presence are analyzed in a podcast interview between Entrada Group's Doug Donahue and Jason King of AlixPartners. They review AlixPartners' recent survey, which showed that 89% of companies are considering near-shoring manufacturing to some degree.
Well, it's not totally, as the Entrada Group discovered. While manufacturers still look to Mexico, the United States is closing the gap. The race is on and here comes the US thoroughbred coming up the backstretch.
According to the second annual AlixPartners Executives' Perspectives on near-shoring, companies selling into the US market continue to consider near-shoring and/or re-shoring operations.
Amid rising wages, volatile fuel costs, and increasing supply chain risks, a majority of executives (97 percent) say near-shoring decisions are more important than they were last year. For these companies, Mexico remains the near-shoring locale of choice, but the United State is quickly becoming equally as attractive.
The survey reveals that 89 percent of companies considering near-shoring indicate their plans are either complete, underway, or will be underway within the next three years.
Reasons cited include:
Lower freight costs
Improved speed-to-market
Lower inventory (in-transit) costs
Time zone advantages
Mexico's Attraction
Mexico remains the location of choice for relocating operations, according to 50 percent of respondents. The nation appeals to manufacturers seeking to decrease supply chain costs and improve speed-to-market via near-shoring production previously off-shored. The country has an established and capable industry to assist companies relocating operations.
Its proximity to the North American markets offers these advantages:
Lower inventory costs
Easier management coordination
Improved cultural alignment with North American managers
US in Second Place – but Gaining on the Inside
The United States was the second-most attractive location for near-shoring or re-shoring, and the gap between the US and Mexico narrowed markedly. Last year, executives identified Mexico as the preferred location, ahead of the US by 49 points. This year, that margin narrowed to just 15 points, even as half of respondents continue to expect modest improvement in Mexico's security/safety situation.
A majority of executives believes the US government can promote re-shoring and identify corporate tax rates, tariffs and duties, and government subsidies as the most important levers. Only three percent of respondents feel health care costs are an important lever. Still, 31 percent feel there is nothing the government can do.
The growing demand in key international markets, the changing economics of manufacturing in China, and the increasing complexity of managing global supply chains continue to force companies to reconsider the location of their manufacturing facilities. If foreign-market demand increases in the near future, as expected by 34 percent of respondents, these trends are likely to continue.
In the Spotlight
The Entrada Group explored the issues in an interview with Jason King, vice president at AlixPartners (a global business advisory firm). The interview was conducted by Doug Donahue, principle and vice president of business development for the Entrada Group. King explained motivations behind the current trend of manufacturers who near-shore or re-shore operations to North America.
Points that King raised include:
Not only are manufacturers near-shoring and re-shoring operations, their subcontractors and vendors do the same
Why offshore competitiveness has degraded for years
How North American manufacturers may be able to realize reduced total costs
Benefits, outside of savings, that manufactures can achieve.
[the original article excerpted part of the transcript article, which can be accessed fully here]
Article courtesy of Industry Today


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the out,
of all outs
ever in a jam, just recite that phrase
It was March 31st in the turning millennium 2000, the infamous Pity Party was walking through the mean streets of downtown Chicago, just leaving the Art Museum, a staple for Chicago Tourists, we were approached by a pan-handler, as many there are in DTC.
We all did our part in dis-acknowledging the man, except one member...he mistakingly took the pamphlet and tried to carry on about his way. You see, that's how they get you, force something into your hand, then expect a hand-me-out in return. We were all the wiser and less sensitive by not sticking our hands out and grabbing the tri-fold paper for a dollar.
So as we tried to walk away, more importantly, as Hines tried to walk away, the 'homeless' man was in pursuit, trying to get something in return for a worthless sheet of paper. As we walked the man kept talking, pestering...yet Hines was oblivious to this; and kept saying, "ok, cool dude, thanks" trying to blow him off....little did he know he broke the cardinal rule and took that paper, thinking it was free.
This went on for a few minutes, along the stretch of sidewalk, before the man started to get irate, his voice loudening to a point that all made us feel very uncomfortable. Finally, I had enough of the situation, ripped that stupid piece of propagandist paper from Hines hands and returned it to the angry fellow, calling out to 'now go' to my vacuous comrades...and we did, all the way to the vehicles.
We mocked Hines for the longest time about his innocent, obliviousness to the situation, often calling out his now trademarked catch phrase "cool dude, thanks" at random times....but, over time we come to realize just how brilliant of a phrase that really was.
It's really a universal sentence, able to be utilized in various scenarios. Whether oblivious, unwanted, or simple apathetic disdain, that phrase can be a life saver.
I think I've adopted the more asshole version of the phrase, of course. When someone has pissed me off with their horrible lack of logic or understanding and keep pressing an issue, that phrase it uttered in such a sarcastic, disparaging tone...most of the time repeated during any pause of the logicless assailant's discourse.
Sure, it usually pisses that person off, but, you're not saying anything harmful..in fact, you're being polite (what with the thanks and all)..you're agreeing (ok)...it's the most innocent rebuttal possible, and most of the time the conversation ends there...victory being yours of course.
I forgot just how powerful the phrase was until I had to use it yesterday...may have lost an acquaintance in the process, but, it's whatever.
"its like he's a broken record"


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Deep orange-gold. Exotic aromas of sultanas,honey, clove and orange marmalade. Rich and plump but with an edge of acidity.Add winemaker's notes
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Deep orange-gold. Exotic aromas of sultanas,honey, clove and orange marmalade. Rich and plump but with an edge of acidity.
Darling, South AfricaOnyx Noble Late Harvest Chenin Blanc is an indulgent sweet wine gem from the Darling wine region of South Africa. Darling Cellars is situated on the cool west coast of South Africa, near Darling, about one hours drive from Cape Town and about 15km from the Atlantic coast. The Onyx range is the Jewel of Darling Cellars Crown, only the very best selection from the vintage. Onyx is a semi-precious stone that represents the dark granite bedrock so prevalent in the Groenkloof vineyard of Darling. Abe Beukes, winemaker since 1997, is often heard muttering that these vineyards are the best kept secret in the Cape. Its the perfect wine gem!Onyx Noble Late Harvest Chenin Blanc shows dried fruit flavors of apricots and peaches and a good concentration on the palate. It was made from bush vines of 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Riesling grapes. 60% of the wine was fermented and aged for 4 months in French oak barrels. The sugar, acid and alcohol are well balanced and the wood maturation adds to the complexity and structure of this sweet wine. It tastes like an elixir of the gods! Enjoy Onyx Noble Late Harvest Chenin Blanc as a dessert in itself or with pannacotta, fruit tarts and dessert cheeses.
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Ivanka Trump Makes Instagram Giggle With Birthday Blunder
Ivanka Trump posted a cute picture of her baby son on Instagram but got one vital piece of information WRONG! Get ready to cringe...
Ivanka Trump just can't do anything right at the moment.
Her famous surname has thrust the heiress and working mum into the spotlight more than ever... but that hasn't stopped her from making some weird gaffs on social media.
Ivanka's latest howler can be found on Instagram, specifically a caption on a picture of her super cute son Theodore.
The little lad is just eight months old, which is why a few eyebrows were raised when Ivanka wished him a 'happy birthday'!
Errmmm, what? Check out the post for yourself below...
Of course, the trolls of the internet had a field day, accusing Ivanka of not understanding basic maths or even the concept of birthdays!
Others rushed to her defence, noting that in a child's first year it's lovely to celebrate each month as a birthday of sorts as they're changing so much and growing fast.
Ivanka later took to Twitter to say the exact same thing...
Lol. Of course, you are right! Only in a baby's first year of life would a parent "celebrate" a child's birthday on a monthly basis! https://t.co/jsDWkWHeEW— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) November 27, 2016
The 35-year-old and her husband Jared Kushner, also 35, regularly share pictures of their children on social media, including Arabella, 5, Joseph, 3, and little 'Teddy'.
We'll definitely be seeing more of them when her father Donald becomes President of the United States next year!


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Office of the Dead
- Narrated by: June Barrie
- Series: Roth, Book 3
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 04-20-07
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
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By Marie on 03-02-14
Pulled me in and kept surprising me
Office of the Dead is not your typical mystery. The story builds slowly and keeps both the narrator and the reader wondering what is coming next. This is first person point-of-view done as it should be. Our narrator, Wendy, reveals enough about herself to become a well-rounded, sympathetic character. Her observations of Roth, the college, and characters around her draw in the reader. The book is full of interesting and sometimes creepy secondary characters.
While this story stands on its own, I discovered after finishing that it was actually the third book in a trilogy. The trilogy steps backward in time with each volume, which explains one of the issues I had with the story. There are hints of future happenings that are not explained. If the books were read in order, the reader would understand the references.
June Barrie was the perfect narrator for this volume.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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By Kirstine on 08-11-08
Slowly a mystery emerges
This is the first part of a trilogy of books that starts in the 1950s. The early part of the book moves slowly as the characters are introduced and fleshed out and one might think it was going to be a simple family saga. However, after a while a mystery, with its origins in the pre-War period, emerges and one realizes that the story is much more complex and gripping. The structure of the book suits being an audio version as the story is largely told chronologically by a first person narrator remembering the past. It is excellently read by June Barry. I shall certainly listen to the next two parts.
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By Margaret on 07-30-17
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
The author Andrew Taylor is in his mid sixties, which is why he understands perfectly the era of the fifties. I am the same age and can appreciate his novel which is superbly written. The narrator June Barrie was perfect. I was transported. Not sure if today's younger reader will appreciate this. But I do.
What other book might you compare Office of the Dead to, and why?
There are too many wonderful novels. I am about to read the next book the Judgement of Strangers, which is the middle novel of the Roth trilogy. It sounds very promising.
Have you listened to any of June Barrie's other performances? How does this one compare?
She's not a prolific narrator, but I'm hugely impressed with this reading. I'm staying in rural China where there are no westerners, and it gave me hours of joy to be reminded of England and the spoken word.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
This has been made into a television series. In my opinion, Audible should rethink this rather meaningless question and delete it.
Any additional comments?
This is my second review in three years of listening, and only because I think the author and narrator deserves the praise, as they have given me so much pleasure. And I hope it gains a wider audience.