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Old Guard Returns With Fresh Set of Arms
In their unending quest to stay atop the ultra-competitive—and pitching-heavy—AL East, the Yankees spent the offseason overhauling their starting rotation.
They stunned the baseball world in January by parting with uber-prospect Jesus Montero, shipping him to Seattle in exchange for 23 year-old phenom Michael Pineda. Then they signed free-agent Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year, $10 million contract, immediately slotting him as their No. 2 starter.
Those acquisitions plugged nearly every hole on the Yankees' roster, leading to a relatively uncontested spring training. In fact, manager Joe Girardi's biggest challenge—assuming you consider a pitching surplus a "challenge"—consisted of choosing from a pool of four legitimate starting-pitching candidates to fill three rotation spots. Andy Pettitte's surprise comeback suddenly made the staff even more crowded.
Offensively, the Yankees made almost no changes to a lineup that finished second in all of baseball in runs scored last year. They signed Raul Ibanez to replace the retired Jorge Posada at designated hitter, with virtually everybody else from 2011 returning.
Of course, not everything went smoothly this spring. Joba Chamberlain dislocated his ankle, likely ending his season. Pineda struggled with his fastball velocity. Ibanez, who turns 40 in June, spent nearly the entire Grapefruit League schedule with a batting average below .100. Mariano Rivera hinted that he likely will retire at the end of the season.
With all that said, here's a look at the Yankees' projected starting lineup and pitching rotation:
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Useful Information: Teixeira acknowledged this spring that he struggled to adjust to the infield shift tea
ms now employ when he bats left-handed. Last year, his batting average plummeted to a career low .248, after hitting .256 in 2010. (He hit .297 from 2005-09.) To try to combat the problem, Teixeira says he plans, at times, to try to hit against the shift—even dropping down a bunt when the situation allows. Ultimately, though, the Yankees pay Teixeira to produce runs, and he still does that as well as anybody in the league. He compiled 39 home runs and 111 RBIs last year. Clearly, the shift can't keep balls from traveling over the fence.
Useless Information: Keeps a cymbal in his locker that is autographed by the members of hair metal band Twisted Sister—all big Yankee fans.
Robinson Cano, 2B
Useful Information: Manager Joe Girardi finally feels comfortable enough to give Cano the most important batting spot in the lineup, moving him from fifth to third this year. He certainly deserves the promotion, hitting .314 with 82 home runs and 312 RBIs over the last three seasons. As Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira head toward the end of their careers, Cano must establish himself as the franchise's future. Certainly, the Yankees want him to improve his plate discipline and raise his on-base percentage from his .349 mark last season. At the same time, they don't want to stifle his powerful bat. Cano's ability to strike the right balance could define his year.
Useless Information: Named for Jackie Robinson, his uniform number, 24, is a palindrome tribute to Robinson's 42.
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Useful Information: Alex Rodriguez looks, well, like Alex Rodriguez this spring. Then again, he looked like Alex Rodriguez—the young version—last spring, too, and injuries still derailed his season. He played in 99 games, looked gimpy at third base and hit just 16 home runs—his lowest total since 1995. Without a doubt, a healthy Rodriguez can still produce like the man who won the 2005 and 2007 MVP. Joe Girardi said that he believes Rodriguez could still deliver those type of numbers if he stays healthy. Unfortunately, that "if" seems less and less likely with each passing year and each nagging injury. Rodriguez will turn 37 in July, and he last surpassed the 140-game mark in 2007.
Useless Information: Has dated Madonna.
Derek Jeter, SS
Useful Information: For the first half of last season, Jeter showed everybody what the end looks like. He looked lost at the plate, barely capable of hitting the ball out of the infield. But then his barking calf healed. He crossed the 3,000-hit threshold. And suddenly, the Derek Jeter of old rose from the dead—or at least something close to it. Jeter somehow finished the year with a .297 batting average, hitting .327 after the All-Star break. The Yankees hope their 37-year-old captain can continue that sort of production in 2012—for the full season this time.
Useless Information: Is the only active sports figure on the list of several hundred celebrities who receive pre-release copies of major movies; he watches them in his massive home movie theater.
Russell Martin, C
Useful Information: The Yankees loved Martin's performance behind the plate last season, and they will count on him to help develop their young pitchers. With Michael Pineda, Ivan Nova and Phil Hughes likely to play crucial roles this year, the pressure falls on Martin to once again demonstrate his defensive prowess. He also hit 18 home runs last year, his highest total since 2007, and his .732 on-base plus slugging percentage marked his best since 2008. But the Yankees don't really need much offensive support from Martin—his catching skills make him a valuable piece in the lineup.
Useless Information: His father was a jazz saxophone player, and gave Russell the middle name "Coltrane" in honor of the famous musician.
Nick Swisher, RF
Useful Information: Swisher will play this season without a contract for next year. That bodes well for the Yankees—players seem to excel right before they enter free agency. Certainly, the Yankees expect a bit more out of Swisher than what he produced in 2011, when he hit just .260. But Swisher consistently maintains an on-base percentage above .350 and provides another home-run threat in a potent lineup.
Useless Information: In 2011, he released an album of children's songs. It was occasionally the only music played in the Yankee clubhouse.
Curtis Granderson, CF
Useful Information: Like so many left-handed hitters before him, Curtis Granderson last season learned what happens if you start pulling balls down the right-field line in the Bronx. He clubbed a career-high 41 home runs and led the American League with 119 RBIs. Perhaps nobody on the team played a more important role. So what about the encore? A season like last would be tough to repeat, but the Yankees could absorb a bit of a drop-off.
Useless Information: Has spent recent offseasons traveling to New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan, South Africa, China and countries in Europe as an MLB Ambassador.
Brett Gardner, LF
Useful Information: Can Gardner turn into the leadoff hitter of the future? He certainly possesses the speed, stealing an American League-best 49 bases last season. But he still needs to reach base more and strike out less. His on-base percentage fell to .345 in 2011, a figure way too low for him to thrive at the top of the lineup. When Gardner reaches base, his speed puts tons of pressure on the defense. He also plays a Gold Glove-caliber left field.
Useless Information: Was a walk-on to the baseball team at the College of Charleston.
CC Sabathia, SP
Useful Information: Sabathia actually struggled in the second half of last season—which by his standards means he still pitched better than 95% of the AL. He went 19-8 with a 3.00 ERA, finishing fourth in the Cy Young voting. Sabathia provides reliability to a rather volatile pitching staff. He routinely pitches close to 240 innings a year and virtually never finds himself on the disabled list. Even on an off night, he manages to go seven innings and give the bullpen a much-needed rest. That alone makes him an extraordinarily valuable commodity.
Useless Information: Signed a letter of intent to play football for the University of Hawaii before committing to baseball.
Hiroki Kuroda, SP
Useful Information: That Joe Girardi guaranteed Kuroda's spot in the rotation before spring training began should tell you what the Yankees think of him. The team signed the 37-year-old this winter because, like Sabathia, he provides durability and dependability. Kuroda owns a career 3.45 ERA in four seasons, but they came with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he made half his starts in one of the best pitcher's parks in baseball. He will now need to adjust to the American League—and the right-field porch at Yankee Stadium. His ability to induce groundballs suggests he will survive the transition.
Useless Information: His father, Kazuhiro Kuroda, also played in the Japanese leagues.
Michael Pineda, SP
Useful Information: The speed—or lack thereof—of Pineda's fastball made up a large portion of the spring-training storyline. The Yankees traded megaprospect Jesus Montero to Seattle this winter to acquire Pineda, a 23-year-old right-hander who supposedly throws 97 mph. That didn't happen this spring, but by the time camp broke, he had raised his velocity to about 94. And, most importantly, he pitched quite well, using his lethal slider and a developing changeup. Pineda possesses loads of talent, even making the All-Star team as a rookie in 2011, but he still needs to harness it.
Useless Information: Loves playing puzzle games on the iPad, and asks his agent to download new ones for him regularly.
Ivan Nova, SP
Useful Information: Perhaps he benefited from a lot of run support, but Nova still went 16-4 as a rookie last year. He even won his last 12 decisions, plus another in the postseason. That said, Nova did not pitch well this spring. In fact, he pitched the worst of everybody competing for jobs in the starting rotation. His 3.70 ERA last season suggests his record may not fully illustrate how he actually performed. While Nova could end up losing his rotation spot to Andy Pettitte at some point, he still possesses plenty of potential, and the Yankees hope he will only improve this season.
Useless Information: Learned English largely through watching television and reading restaurant menus.
Phil Hughes, SP
Useful Information: Hughes will likely remember 2011 as a wasted season. After winning 18 games the year before, Hughes mysteriously lost his fastball, went on the disabled list and wound up making just 14 starts. That performance tempered the expectations and hype that followed Hughes through the minor leagues, and his status as a top pitching prospect seemingly vanished. But a new Hughes—or an old Hughes?—arrived in Tampa this year. His velocity returned. So did his confidence. And the Yankees are likely to reward him with a spot in the starting rotation.
Useless Information: Sports a tattoo on his left shoulder of the destroyer his Navy veteran father served on.
Useful Information: Even if Joba Chamberlain's injury keeps him out for the entire year, the Yankees enter 2012 with, on paper, one of baseball's best bullpens. David Robertson established himself as perhaps the game's top setup man last season, and former closer Rafael Soriano appeared to regain his form by the end of the year. But perhaps most importantly, it seems likely that this will mark the final season of Mariano Rivera's illustrious career. Even at age 42, he still ranks among the best closers in baseball, saving 44 games with a 1.91 ERA last year.
Useless Information: Rivera refuses to carry a cellphone
Useful Information: The lone newcomer to the everyday lineup this season, Raul Ibanez returns to the AL for the first time since 2008 to serve as the Yankees' primary designated hitter. Ibanez struggled last year in Philadelphia, compiling a ghastly .289 on-base percentage. He didn't hit much this spring, either. Ibanez will likely only play against right-handed pitchers, with Andruw Jones starting against lefties. Jones slugged 13 home runs in his first year in New York last season. Meanwhile, Eric Chavez and Eduardo Nunez return to round out the bench.
Useless Information: Ibanez has serious gluten and dairy allergies and has all his meals shipped with him on road trips.


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Why is Social Media in Ministry So Important?
The social media model of communication is receiver-focused. It's about understanding problems and helping solve them. The medium, at its best, has shifted us from hype to help.
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Dig into this final part of a three-part series that looks into choices for lighting design software, including Vectorworks and LightConverse, and how each can best serve the needs of your church.
Here are three reasons you need to be not just doing, but crushing social media, this year.
1) "Social" and "Media"
There are two ways to think about social media. The name says it all.
The first is like every other mass communication network that has ever existed, from radio to newspapers to a fleet of carrier pigeons. When most people think of "media," they're thinking of "mass media," or the ability to communicate to a lot of people at once. This kind of communication is one-way, from us to them.
The other way is "social." It's an opportunity to have a conversation with people, to discover what they think, and what matters. Asking why social media is important is like asking why relationships are important. Ministry is about people, and social media is about people, too.
90 percent of online users listen to social recommendations - opinions shared from friends. It will make or break your reputation. But even thinking about this is the wrong approach, because you're keeping the focus on yourself and your needs.
On the contrary, social media allows a church to really listen in to their people's needs.
Why is social media so important? Social media is the first direct, two-way mass communication medium.
2) On Demand
Quick … name the two most disruptive innovations of the 21st century!
You, in the back, that said social media and mobile computing, come on down. These two innovations have been extremely disruptive because for the first time ever, they have enabled real-time, nonstop relationships.
Consider: In the last five years, the average age of the first-time mobile device user has dropped five years.
It's now 10.3 years old. Love it or hate it - we can't ignore it.
The decision whether to engage our people through social media is no longer an option. It is the mission field of the digital age. We must participate just to be heard. Your people need to be able to talk to you the way they know how - and they expect to be able to do it practically real time, on demand.
Why is social media so important? Your people expect to be able to reach you on demand.
How accessible are you?
3) Hype to Help
To help promote my latest book last January, my publisher asked me to write an article on creativity and the "winter blahs."
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The March-April 2018 issue of Worship Facilities Magazine offers articles about how to prepare, prevent and respond to church violence, a look into what church management software can do for your church community, and a piece on how a once popular nightclub venue was transitioned to become Shoreline Church's new home.

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The Homecoming, produced by Crain's Detroit Business, was cited for "recruiting talented ambassadors" in the rebuilding of the city after it emerged from bankruptcy.
Colleen Robar, production manager for the Homecoming, presented a case study on Homecoming at the Place Marketing Forum's event in Aix-en-Provence, France.
Judges complimented the Homecoming, which is led by co-Directors Jim Hayes and Mary Kramer, group publisher of Crain's Detroit Business, on the program's ability to target an important audience, expats, to generate more than $240 million in pending investments in Detroit in two years.
Detroit Homecoming, an invitation-only gathering of expats, was launched in 2014. This year's "immersion" will be Sept. 14-16 and confirmed speakers include expat Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft Corp. and now owner of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team; and Darren Walker, CEO of the Ford Foundation.
So far, more than 300 expats have attended Homecoming in 2014 and 2015. Expat investments include the opening of Will Adler's Will Leather store in Midtown, investments in several downtown projects by real estate funds led by Teresa Sebastian, and a $2 million gift to Wayne State University by alumnus Tom Tierney.
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Let the Winds Blow
There is thunder in the distance. A storm is coming and some can see it and some cannot. Some refuse to see it. But all are afraid. We hear words like, "unprecedented", "500 year flooding", or "worst wildfires ever seen". And that's just the climate.
A search on Google or YouTube yields plenty of loud of opinions about the end of the world. You wouldn't have to watch many of them to realize how scared they want you to be. Dates are set for when the world ends or something significant happens. Where is the hope? Are you afraid? Do you wonder if the world ended on the dates people come up with that you would not be saved? Do you sometimes feel as if you have been locked out, that the raindrops are hitting the ark and it's too late for you?
We're here to tell you that it's not too late. We have good news. There IS hope and you can be ready when the storm hits. You can find peace and assurance that you are not alone in this world.
The things that are happening in this world today are all supposed to happen. Many people believe that God is angry and is causing it all. But the truth is that He is only allowing it. Nothing happens that is not under the watchful eye of the Maker of the universe. But there is another force at work that you may not be aware of and he is the root of suffering, pain, and loss. Satan. If there is anyone who knows we will not be on this earth much longer it is he. So he is pulling out all stops and doing all he can while he has time. God has to permit just so much to allow the end of this world to come so that He can bring us home as He promised.
God loves you and wants to save you. He longs to shelter and protect you because you are His child. Whatever happens to you, He is watching and directing and allowing Satan to go just so far. He is still in control. No matter who you are, what you've done, where you've been, He loves, accepts, and never condemns you. Sometimes things happen because we live in a world of sin and because of the choices of others. God can take anything, any circumstance and change it to something that is in our best interest. He's there for you; He's got your back.
Can we endure the things to come with perfect peace and trust? When we have had parents that sheltered and protected us from things outside of our control, we know that feeling. But if you have never experienced loving, protective parents, it may be hard to understand or trust anyone. Our Heavenly Father has super-powers to protect and provide and keep us safe. We can trust Him and be at peace no matter what happens. That's why we've started this website.
Did you know that the book of Revelation was written as a love letter to His children? It was never meant to scare them. It was meant to empower us with knowledge of what's to come so we will not be afraid. On this website, we will discuss the ways that God has provided answers to the questions that plague us about the time of the end. Does anyone know when it will happen? Can we be sure that we will be saved? And what is heaven like? These and many more topics will be covered.
God says to you in His tender voice, "Do not let your heart be troubled, child". Take courage, lift up your head and look to the skies. It's dark here on this earth; it's continually night and so hard to see in front of us. But you can be sure that God is with you and that a bright and beautiful morning will dawn very soon. And you can be ready for it, friend.


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Episode 43 starts with Ms Dasgupta entering the classroom in bad mood. She informs the students that the Principal wants to talk to them. Principal comes to the class and students wish him. He tells that a student of the College has spoiled the name of the College by spending a night with a Boy and the Parents of the Guy have come to identify the girl. The Raichand's enter the class room.
Principal: Mr Raichand, Is that girl here? (Chand Raichand shows Pia to the Principal using his eyes) Pia Jaiswal? (Everybody is taken aback when the Raichand's identify the girl to be Piya) Pia jaiswal… (Pia stands up. Misha thinks, 'Now I know where you were last night') you are expelled from this College… Please leave the College! (Pia walks out of the class room. The Raichand's, Ms Dasgupta and the Principal also go from there.
Kabir: I told you…
Misha: I don't believe this! It is impossible…Surely there is some explanation…
Kabir: There is an explanation. Pia only knows to use people. We were only fools. Danish had told me. He warned me but I got lost in her innocent eyes. And you know when I asked her phone she was all crap. And trust me…if that phone would not have got ruined I would have known the truth earlier itself. I feel so fool…so stupid to fall in love with…
Scene moves to Pia walking through the College corridor. Three Guys who are standing together talking insults Pia.
1st Guy: Once out of the orphanage these Girls look for boys so that they can trap someone.
2nd Guy: She feels good to fool Guys
1st Guy: Piya… (Piya stops walking) one second. I am sorry to insult you in front of others. But I know it is hard Baby (Abhay is walking towards Pia) you know what? My Parents are out of town…If you want to come to my place…you know what I mean… (Abhay walks past Piya and catch hold of 2 Guys and hits their heads together. He then turns and looks at her. Piya runs away from there. As she runs off Abhays pulls her behind a pillar)
Piya: Enough Abhay! Everything is over…I am sorry…I am really sorry! (Abhay holds on her arms)
Abhay: What are you telling sorry for? When you have not done anything why are you saying sorry? It is People's work to talk…
Piya: Abhay, I am not like you. I don't want people to hate me. What people say…what they think…it matters to me…Maybe you like to be villain…but I want a normal life…To escape Danish I came to your house and I created more problems for me… (She moves away)
Abhay: Really? So you are more bothered about your reputation than your life…I know why Danish came there
Piya: So you could have let him hurt me…kill me…this all drama would not have happened…I would not have been embarrassed…In College everyone is talking about us. My friends they hate me… And my dream to study in this College is gone just like that…
Abhay: I started all this…and I will also end this!
Pia: No Abhay! You won't do anything. Stop it now…enough! Your girlfriend would not like it that you are doing so much for me. Abhay how much ever you deny there is something between us. It is there. It is happening Abhay! Maybe you don't realize but…But I…
Abhay: What?
Piya: I am going Abhay! You wanted me to go…from your life…from this college…leave Dehradun? So be it… (Piya turns and walks away. Abhay thinks, 'I wanted you to go away from me…but not like this…I only was protecting you. You don't know Piya…but it is better for you to stay away from me…nothing can happen between us Pia…nothing! I need to save you from myself…I need to feel happy that you are going but then why am I not happy? Why?'
Scene moves to Tracker with the Menon's. Tracker tells that she loves Misha and shows a tattoo with Misha's name on her hand. The Menon's are shocked. Tracker goes from there.
Scene moves to Dobriyal House. The servant comes and informs Panchi that Mr and Mrs Menon has come. Panchi greets the Menon's and asks them to sit. Panchi informs that her Parents are not there. The Menon's informs Panchi that they are leaving to Delhi immediately. Panchi asks if everything is alright. They tell her that nothing is alright which is why they are leaving. Panchi then gets a call from Tracker. She tells tracker that she will talk to her a little later as Misha's in law's are there.
Lady: Look dear…I know that you people are young…you people are very modern…but this all does not happen with us…we are little conservative…but it is okay…however we are …we are fine!
Panchi: Sorry! I did not understand. What are you saying? What happened?
Lady: That girl whose phone you attended…
Panchi: Tracker? She and Misha are together from childhood. Nobody can separate them. Don't mind Auntie…they are like that… And from the time Piya has come…now all the three are together… (The Menon's look at each other in shock) They are rocking together!
Lady: All the three?
Panchi: Yeah…they 3 are always together…
Lady: Misha and Tracker love each other…
Panchi: I don't understand. Who loves whom?
Lady: Tracker and Misha love each other. (The lady narrates about Tracker coming to them and showing the tattoo. They then leave from there. As they go… Panchi laughs)
Scene moves to Mount College. Piya and the Raichand's are in the Principal's room. The Principal keeps a paper and pen in front of Piya and asks her to sign.
Principal: I hope you know that your Hostel seat is canceled…
Piya: But where will I stay Sir?
Principal: You should have thought of it before breaking Hostel rules. You are out of the hostel night long and go and stay at a guy's room? What do you think you would escape? There are no rules for you?
Piya: Sir, Please allow me to explain…
Principal: What will you explain? You will explain that these people are telling lies? Ms Piya Jaiswal…these people have seen you with their own eyes. Should I believe in them or you? In this College every day I hear excuses from students. I know that you are experts in breaking rules. But this sort of shameless act…I am sorry! I don't want to hear anything else. You can go now!
Arnab Dobriyal opens the door to the Principal room and enters.
Arnab: Not so fast! Principal Sir, I want to know that how Piya can be expelled from the college without any proof. Who gave you think Authority?
Principal: Mr Dobriyal, I am the Principal of this College and knows very well how to deal with the students in this College.
Arnab: Is that right? Then you should also know that you cannot take all decisions of college alone… If you felt that this matter was serious why did you not put the matter in front of the Parent body? Did you not feel it necessary to have a hearing before giving judgment?
Principal: We have enough proof against her…
Arnab: Not Proof…but blame… Is it because you feel that Pia is alone and not able to defend so you can put any blame on her? If you are having that false notion…I suggest you remove it…because she is a part of Dobriyal family. And I do not let any member of my family to suffer. So be very, very careful! Did you even ask this girl if she was there at all?
Principal: We know that she was there…then what is the point in asking?
Arnab: Truth! Truth for God sake! Or in this institution there is no value for truth? Everything can be bought… like a few people I know in this College…
Principal: Mr Dobriyal! (Principal gets up)
Arnab: Oh…you felt bad? (Arnab goes and stands beside Pia) What do you think…nobody in this city know how you became Principal? Everyone knows…to give admission for Abhay Raichand you where made a puppet and given this chair. Everyone knows that you work for the Raichand's and not for the College. Pia is my daughter…yes! She is my daughter (Keeps a hand on her shoulder) She is no different from Panchi and Misha. Her family would stand for her. Os before putting any blame on her think twice. If you know your job well you would know your students well and understand them. I can tell you…Pia did not spend the night at Abhay Raichand's house. And do you know how I know this matter? Because… I understand good and bad. I can tell with full faith that Pia would not do such a thing. (Chand claps)
Chand: fantastic Mr Dobriyal! You speak very well but you talk too much. May I say something now?
Arnab: Of course Mr Raichand! If you speak good and right you also get the opportunity. But before that also ask that Guy with whom allegedly Pia spend the night… I thought so… You just heard one side and decided that pia should be removed from College. My point is if Piya is at fault…someone else is also at fault… Am I right, Mr Raichand? Ecause the rules are same for every one… One more thing you are missing… A few days ago Piya had put blame on Abhay because of which he was called to the Police Station…And I am sure Mr Raichand is taking revenge on Pia for that. In fact, Abhay is out only, why don't we ask him? Call him! (The Principal rings the bell and a Peon comes in. Principal instructs him to send Abhay inside. Abhay comes inside. They look at each other and recall their time at his Bedroom)
Principal: Abhay, Piya was in your house yesterday night?
Abhay: Of course not Principal! She was not with me…
Arnab: Well, everything is clear now… the truth has come to light. Now we don't have to stay here…Piya…take your things and come with me… (Danish overhears the conversation. Piya and Arnab goes out of the Principal's room)
Saturday, December 11, 2010
11th December 2010 Written Update (Episode 43) Raichand's identify Piya as the girl who spend the night with Abhay
Episode 43 starts with Ms Dasgupta entering the classroom in bad mood. She informs the students that the Principal wants to talk to them. Principal comes to the class and students wish him. He tells that a student of the College has spoiled the name of the College by spending a night with a Boy and the Parents of the Guy have come to identify the girl. The Raichand's enter the class room.
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314 taxpayers have IRAs averaging $258 million each
The Government Accountability Office estimated that there were 314 taxpayers who stashed away more than $25 million each to their individual tax-deferred IRAs in 2011. The total assets of these accounts amounted to $81 billion, with an average of $258 million per taxpayer, GAO says. Overall, there are 43 million taxpayers who have IRAs, with 622,000 of them holding between $1 million and $5 million in these accounts. Only 9,000 taxpayers have IRAs with assets of more than $45 million. -- Forbes
Why your 401(k) is missing $273,000
Middle-income workers in the 55-65 age group have retained only $100,000 in their 401(k) plans, and the amount would be inadequate to supplement their Social Security retirement benefits, according to a survey by the Boston College Center for Retirement Research. These workers could have had $273,000 more if the 401(k) system had actually worked as it was conceptualized, the study finds. These workers have lost the money from hefty fees, early withdrawals and other factors. Time Money
Why your 401(k) is missing $273K; With Calpers quitting hedge funds, other investors reflect; Q&A: How to have the best retirement possible; 3 ways to maximize your 401(k)
With Calpers quitting hedge funds, other investors reflect
The decision by the California Public Employees Retirement System to give up its hedge fund investments worth $4 billion prompted other investors to reconsider their own hedge fund program, according to this article in the New York Times. More institutions have been getting on the bandwagon and getting into hedge funds. The fact that Calpers is jumping off is an important time for reflection, says Rodger F. Smith of Greenwich Associates. The New York Times
Q&A: How to have the best retirement possible
Retirees are advised to make use of their ample time and the skills they honed over the years to do what they think is important and meaningful, and to continue learning new skills, says Jo Ann Jenkins, new CEO of AARP. Health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment are the major challenges retirees face today. Retirement is supposed to be the third stage of life, but some people are not meant to retire, she says. For pre-retirees, it is important to plan for what they intend to do during this stage, which may last two to three decades, Jenkins adds. USA Today
3 ways to maximize your 401(k)
Workers need to make the most out of their 401(k) plans so they can ensure they will have an adequate financial back-up when they retire, according to an article in U.S. News & World Report. One way to max out their plan is to take full advantage of their employer match contributions. Workers should also rebalance their investments within the plan every year and consider getting a Roth IRA if its available in their plan. Yahoo Finance
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March 27, 2007
This isn't a contest: Intel is testing software and antennas to eventually bring long-range 802.11 to under-developed nations.
Wi-Fi signals going long distances are nothing new -- many contests have been held to see how far the signals can be extended, year after year. But this one isn't a contest: Intel
has set up a Wi-Fi link in downtown San Francisco that it claims is capable of reaching 60 miles (100 kilometers).
ZDNet reports that the link extends from the company's labs in the downtown area (at the University of California at Berkeley Space Science Lab) all the way to Grizzly Peak Boulevard, which is 1.5 miles away. They did this with a standard access point with modified software and a dish receiver antenna.
Intel has also developed a "steerable antenna" (with some tech developed at the State University in Russia; it and U of C both have Intel facilities) that can steer a Wi-Fi signal around obstacles like buildings and trees. These are directed signals -- it's not omni-directional. The steerable antenna on a tower would, in theory, be immune to being knocked out of alignment.
Besides the fact that this first attempt at a steerable antenna was made of more wood and wires than the fake panels behind the Millennium Falcon's cockpit, Intel is reserving the technology for emerging markets. Intel has plans to serve such areas with its Classmate PC -- a $300 laptop program with the same goal as the One Laptop Per Child program -- to get kids computing, even those in remote villages with no wired infrastructure, let alone wireless.
Eventually, a Wi-Fi signal could be bounced to a village and the smart antennas could steer the signal to villagers. The theory is that towers with Wi-Fi antennas might cost significantly less than doing the same thing with WiMax or other existing long-distance wireless technology. It also avoids the need for licensing spectrum, since Wi-Fi runs on globally unlicensed radio frequencies.


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Miami Beach voters will have the final say on two amendments to the city charter on Election Day.
The City Commission has proposed two changes to the city charter — the city's highest governing document.
One amendment creates a requirement for the commission to hold a public discussion of fringe benefits provided to public employees withing six months before ratification of a collective bargaining agreement. At a public hearing before commissioners, the city manager would be required to deliver a written report with specifics on the current status of benefits like pension and health insurance for the city's employees and officers.
Commissioner Deede Weithorn sponsored the change. She said in an interview Monday that the amendment would formalize a process that recent commissioners have informally followed to discuss the financial future of Miami Beach, which has a sizable unfunded pension liability.
"I think it's very important we be very transparent and put all the costs — short- and long-term — on the table," she said. "For me this amendment is about transparency and economic sustainability."
The second change involves approval of long-term agreements with private companies for the management, operation and/or use of city property, including beaches. This ranges from property management to the running of concessions. Under the change, the city's planning board would have to approve any such agreement for 10 years or longer by four out of seven votes and the City Commission by six out of seven votes.
Early voting starts on Oct. 20 and runs through Nov. 2. at the third-floor training room in Miami Beach City Hall, 1755 Meridian Ave., and in the program room of North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Ave.
From Oct. 20 to Oct. 24, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From Oct. 27 to Oct. 31, voters can go from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. On both weekends, precinct will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
According to a message sent out by the city Monday, free parking will be reserved for early voters at the southwest corner of the Convention Center parking lot, across from the 1755 Meridian Ave. building. Voters can enter at 18th Street and Meridian Avenue.
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Here are the charter amendment questions as they will appear on the ballot. Voters can vote "yes" or "no."
▪ City Charter Article V:
City Commission's Pre-Collective Bargaining Analysis of Fringe Benefits
Shall Charter Article V governing "Budget and Finance" be amended to require that within the 6 months preceding the City Commission's ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreements with the respective labor unions, the Commission shall consider at public hearing a written report presented by City Manager or his designee/City Budget Director, detailing current status and related fiscal impact of fringe benefits, including pension and health insurance plans, provided by City to its officers and employees?
▪ City Charter Section 1.03: Management Agreements and Concession Agreements
Shall Charter Section 1.03 be amended to require approval by 4/7 vote of all members of Planning Board and 6/7 vote of City Commission prior to City entering into any Management or Concession Agreement with a private party for 10 years or longer (including option periods) for the management, operation and/or use of City property (including public beaches) or a City-owned facility, exempting there from City agreements with Federal, State or Local governmental entities?


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Discussion in 'PSP - Games & Content' started by GDragon, Aug 4, 2008.
Is it risky to charge the psp and play at the same time?
Sometimes the cord is annoying, it looks like it's living off life support when I have in charging, a headset w/ mic, and connected to the PC for no reason.
Well, it probably doesn't, I mean if you were struck by lightning maybe?
Not from what I've heard, unlike the DS (Which uses the battery whilst charging).
When the PSP is plugged in to the mains, that's what it runs from. External power. The battery isn't being used and cells can't be damaged as far as I know.
Wait... Testing something... is it like my damn laptop...
Yeah, I got mine running with the battery out. So it doesn't damage the battery.
No battery!
On, look at the light, I got a bad angle though. Of course it isn't charging, no battery, so the light is Green!
Sony went in the right direction, the DS will die because of battery life. The PSP you'll probably need to buy every five years, and only $30, is you don't have that money by then.
Except that the DS has better battery life to start with, and it doesn't exactly "kill" it quickly. I've played my DS whilst charging a few times, and I haven't really seen much difference in terms of battery life. I can play it for ages without it going red, the PSP only takes hours (5 or 6, I think) depending on what game I'm playing/what it's clocked at.
Yeah, I always have my DS on lowest light setting. I like it like that unless I'm outside, then it's hard to see.


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The SEC could be hunkered down conducting cost-benefit analyses on each new rule-making it undertakes, including the scores coming out of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act.
In a Thursday announcement, the U.S. House of Representatives committee, which is headed by retiring Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass), narrowly passed H.R. 2308, also known as the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act.
Previously, Rep. Scott Garrett, (R-N.J.) introduced the provision June 23, 2011; the legislation calls for amendments to be made to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Washington, D.C.-based securities watchdog to take on a review process.
The SEC is in the process of writing 98 rules meant to implement provisions of the new Dodd-Frank law passed in July 2010, according to the Davis Polk Progress Report. Of those, 60 have already missed their deadlines for completion.
The provisions requires the SEC to "identify the nature and significance of the problem that the proposed regulation is designed to address in order to assess whether any new regulation is warranted," a regular assessment of costs by the Office of the Chief Economist and "ensure that any regulation is accessible, consistent, written in plain language, and easy to understand."
"The bill passed the full committee on a strictly party-line vote, with 30 Republicans voting in favor of the legislation and 26 Democrats opposing it, an announcement from the Committee distributed by Frank listed.
The bill was previously passed through Committee Nov. 15, 2011; an amended format was then forwarded to full Committee, its status report indicated.
Frank added in his comments that the bill was "an attempt by proxy to cut back on financial regulations" previously put in place such as the 2010 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
This morning, an SEC spokesperson declined comment to IMMP regarding the Committee's passage.
However, previously on Sept. 15, 2011, Chairman Mary Schapiro testified before the Committee stating the "bill would establish a significant number of additional specific standards for cost-benefit analyses for Commission rules and orders."
"The bill enumerates eleven new factors for the SEC to consider in its economic analysis, each of which would create a new potential challenge to future rules," she said in her prior testimony. "Moreover, a number of these new factors are potentially in conflict with the SEC's mission, duplicative of existing requirements, unrelated to SEC rulemaking, or unclear in scope. For example, the bill's direction to "assess the best ways of protecting market participants" could conflict with the SEC's mission."
Three-fifths of SEC rule-makings from the Dodd-Frank act are behind schedule, as of the end of January 2012. SOURCE: Davis Polk Dodd-Frank Progress Report, February 2012.
Michael Giardina writes for Investment Management Mandate Pipeline.
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Yorui merely kept her eyes and ears on Sakura as the woman cooked and took the time while waiting for the cooking to do it's own thing to get changed. She clapped and giggled as the clothing change was quite pleasing, not that her usual outfit wasn't as well but she looked....better? in this new one. Causing Yorui to smile all cutesy again of course.
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Taking small glances around the kitchen area as she was still nomming the burger she took in the rest of the house she could see and made notes of what was where, then the obvious question occurred to her, since she had been too lost in the good mood to care, and even now didn't particular care as long as she and Sakura were happy with what happened, still caused her to ask, "So why did you want to adopt me? I mean I'm not ungrateful momma and I like it, but surely there were many before me worthy enough?"


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It's late autumn in Edinburgh and late autumn in the career of Detective Inspector John Rebus. As he tries to tie up some loose ends before retirement, a murder case intrudes. A dissident Russian poet has been found dead in what looks like a mugging gone wrong. By apparent coincidence, a high-level delegation of Russian businessmen is in town - and everyone is determined that the case should be closed quickly and clinically.
But the further they dig, the more Rebus and DS Siobhan Clarke become convinced that they are dealing with something more than a random attack - especially after a particularly nasty second killing. Meanwhile, a brutal and premeditated assault on a local gangster sees Rebus in the frame. Has the Inspector taken a step too far in tying up those loose ends? Only a few days shy of the end to his long, inglorious career, will Rebus even make it that far?
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An excellent read and I did like the political background woven into the plot.
The book gets bogged down with a political aspect, although relevant due to nationality of the first dead victim. However, when Rebus solves the mystery the reason for the crime is a domestic dispute...so why the time spent on the red herrings? Other than that compliant, I enjoyed the plotting, Rebus' relationship with Siobhan, and the idea that even good guys can do wrong.
It looks like it's time for Detective Inspector Rebus to make room for the new generation. He had a good run
The end of Rebus? I hope not!
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iPhone 8 Release Date: Apple is the brand that has always been a benchmark in developing smartest devices and immunizing its products with captivating and advanced features and quality materials. The latest sensation is said to be the Apple iPhone 8 which is all set to revolutionize the future of Smartphone.
Few Days are left for the official announcement of iPhone 8. Next week we will have new iPhone 8.
Apple launched its first iPhone back in 2007 in a bid to reshape and revolutionize the landscape of mobile phones. Now after a decade, Apple is reportedly scheduling to revamp its iPhone lineup with the launch of its latest sensation called the iPhone 8. This is the future of all mobile phones that are all set to create a true revolution in the mobile arena. Earlier to its launch the estimation and expectations for iPhone 8 are really touching the skyline. Below you will come across with some of the features, expected specifications, concept design, pricing and finally its release date.
iPhone 8 Release Date, Specs, Price, Features & Review
Concept Design of iPhone 8
The biggest ever change that every buyer is expecting from iPhone 8 is the colossal ramping-up of the screen-to-body ratio of the handset. The ratio will reveal how much the front of the device will be occupied by its display. It is rumored that the latest sensation by Apple will come with a 5.5-inch screen. Since the display size is increased, it is expected that the home button of the device will be removed from the display screen to slim down the device's bezel. As per the rumors, the device would come with a curved screen like premium models, but still, there is no clean consensus about the design of its display.
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Update: Leak from inside Apple reveals iPhone 8 design (1 Aug 2017)
We have seen so many rumors till now. One thing is to confirm that Apple will release its hottest iOS device iPhone 8 in September, most probably on 9th September.
Apple iPhone 8 will have completely new design and also iPhone 8 will not have a physical home button. CAD drawings, 3D renders, and protective case designs have shown the same iPhone 8 design over and over. Recently we saw a new iPhone 8 leaked Image. According to that leaked image, it is confirmed that camera location is now changed.
According to leaked and rumors, the major change that is expected in iPhone 8 would be in its display by removing the Home Button. However, in September 2016 a news article revealed that the latest invention by Apple in 2017 would have a full-screen face with a virtual button on its screen. Some analysts have also revealed that Apple is still struggling to launch fingerprint sensor into the display of their devices.
iPhone 8 is also expected to retain its water-resistant design which was first launched with iPhone7. But, it is expected that the latest model would come with an improved watertight IP68 rating to compete with its rivals like Samsung Galaxy S7.
What's New in of iPhone 8 Specifications?
- Screen – The latest news is that Apple is all set to introduce first-ever OLED displays in their latest creation iPhone 8. They have confirmed that the traditional LCD display will be replaced with an OLED screen as the pixels of OLED screen reproduce its own light. So, the screen doesn't require a backlight, thereby saving the energy and power. Moreover, the individual pixel in the screen can be turned off which enable truer blacks, thus widening colour gamut and enhancing dynamic range. Apple is reportedly planning to launch iPhone 8 with three different screen size including 4.7 inches, 5.5 inches, and 5.8 inches and all three screens will be upgraded with OLED Displays.
- Performance – Apple is reportedly planning to launch its first new system-on-a-chip for its iPhone 8. It is likely to have the unannounced A11 processor. Apple next generation A11 processor will be built on 10nm FinFET process which is a process to create chip to increase its power efficiency and overall performance. Till date, Apple has not used 10nm chip in any of models and this is the first time they will use it with their latest creation iPhone 8.
- Photography – For photography, Apple will integrate new vertical dual camera arrangement rather than its traditional horizontal dual camera system. Both the lens will feature optical image stabilisation system for wider angles. The iPhone will also feature a remarkable front camera that is equipped with 3D-sensing abilities. This feature is integrated to allow the camera to recognize the location and depth of the objects in 3D space. Bloomberg has revealed that the latest iPhone 8 would also feature AR features. One great feature of iPhone8 would be its ability to capture images and then alter the depth of the image or depth of the objects in the image later. The phone would also come with the feature to isolate the object in the picture like person's head and allows you to tilt 180 degrees.
- Power – There is a rumour going on over the internet that Apple will launch iPhone 8 with wireless charging facility. For this, Apple has collaborated with Wireless Power Consortium back in February. WPC is responsible for creating Qi wireless charging standard which was first used in Samsung Galaxy S7. But, not all models of iPhone 8 would support wireless charging; only a few models will have such feature of wireless charging. Moreover, it is rumoured that Apple will trench its Lightning port for USB-C. The USB-A part of the charging cable will be replaced with USB-C and the other end will remain same with Lightning connector. So, buyers would require a new dongle to charge their iPhone 8 and enjoy the benefits of fancy new USB-C.
- Biometrics – According to KGI Securities, Apple is reportedly planning to include biometric features in their latest iPhone 8 for facial recognition and iris scanning. This feature is integrated to help users access the phone and improve the security.
- Storage – As far as storage is concerned, Apple iPhone 8 would comprise NAND flash memory and the capacity of storage would be over 256GB.
iPhone 8 Specifications and Features
|iPhone 8
|3000 mAh
|Camera Features
|Dual Led Flash, 4k Video Recording
|Camera – Rear
|16 Megapixels
|Camera – Front
|8 Megapixels
|Fast Charging, 5G Technology, Finger Print Scanner, Retina Eye Scanner
|32/64/128 GB Internal memory and expandable with dual Micro SD cards
|Operating System
|iOS 10.02 upgradable to 11.0
|Release Date
|September 2017 – See Below
|$750 USD, 700 Euro
|Gold, Rose Gold White, Silver, Jet Black
|Screen Display
|5.0" 1920 x 1080 Screen Resolution
Quick Run-Down of Features
iPhone 8 Release Date
There are rumors about the release date of iPhone 8 and most are light. Since all its predecessors are launch in the mid of September, it is expected that iPhone 8 is also expected to get launched in the mid of September 2017. Based on the release date of all its previous models, it is expected that iPhone 8 would be launched for public either on Tuesday, September 12 or Wednesday, September 13. But, some rumors have revealed that Apple is scheduling to launch its next sensation by September 22 on Friday or on Saturday, September 23. We are required to wait for the precise release date leak in summer when Apple starts making preparation for its events and launching ceremonies.
iPhone 8 – New leak may reveal this secret feature coming to Apple's next smartphone. Apple is celebrating the iPhone's 10th birthday this year and looks set to release awesome device. We already posted so many rumors related to iPhone 8 release and iPhone 8 design.
A new leak is rolling out related to iPhone 8. Recently Benjamin Geskin has posted an image of a leaked screen bracket (below) shows off the front of the iPhone 8. According to this and other older leaks, Home button is missing in iPhone 8.
All you need to Know About new iPhone 8:
Apple iPhone 8 Price
It is undeniable fact that Apple iPhone 8 would be the most expensive Smartphone by Apple till date. But, people are still eager to know how expensive would be the latest Smartphone by Apple? Well, with iPhone7 Apple broke the trend of low 500 pounds Smartphone by increasing its price to 600 pounds. So, based on this fact, iPhone 8 would get a gigantic price hike at its launch. The price of Apple iPhone7 is around $1099 to $1499. So, it is expected that the price range of iPhone 8 would be more than the price of its predecessor. The price range of iPhone 8 would be from $1199 to $1599. Since its price is very high, it would be challenging for average individuals to afford one. However, the price range of the phone is not yet officially declared it is a just estimation. So, you are required to wait for the company to reveal its actual price.
Reasons to Wait for iPhone 8 Launch
There are many reasons to support your decision to wait for iPhone 8 and have one. Some of the reasons to buy this latest Smartphone by Apple include:
- Anyone using Apple iPhone6 or older models must wait and invest in the upgrade model of iPhone 8. This next sensation by Apple would usher the massive redesign. If you are about to complete the two-year contract, then it is the benefit for you to wait till September to check what is in the store.
- People using iPhone7 and looking for an upgrade, must wait and give a try to iPhone 8. If you are a massive fan of Apple phones and wants to upgrade for bleeding edge of Cupertino tech, then it is worthy to wait till September to have the latest invention in your hand. It is expected that iPhone 8 would come with some advanced features and major changes and hence people looking for an upgrade must wait until the end of the year to see what iPhone 8 brings.
New iPhone 8 concept video imagines bezel-less display
We have already seen many rumors regarding iPhone 8 design and display concepts. Designers Thiago M Duarte and Ran Avni have released their foray into iPhone 8 concept videos show completely new design concept and new front-facing camera embedded in the display. Also, we can see retina scan near a camera.
As for the body, rumors suggest Apple is finally going to move away from the aluminum body. Apple will use the glass will be built around a polished stainless steel frame as shown in above video.
The leaked renderings include a system that steps 137.54mm large by 67.54mm vast, similar in dimensions towards the iPhone 7. Thickness isn't shown, but there's a nearly side-to-edge present that measures 5.767 inches on the diagonal.
In future iPhones, to arrive 2018 and beyond, Apple may follow foldable displays produced by LG. LG is about to begin mass producing collapsible displays for smartphones in 2018 and Apple is rumored to become a partner.
Apple is also rumored to become mulling a partnership with Japan Screen. Japan Screen is developing flexible LCD panels that'll be ready in 2018 and could be utilized in future iPhone models. In the foreseeable future, Apple is reported to be looking to make all its iPhones with OLED displays, not only a single high-end model. An all-OLED selection might happen by 2019.
iPhone 8 Summary
It is believed that iPhone 8 would be launched by the end of 2017, especially in September 2017. The release date is likely to occur either in the mid or end of September 2017
Although there are a variety of rumors leaked over the internet about the specifications and features of iPhone 8, the major changes expected in the phone include powerful 10nm A11 Chip, OLED Displays, 3D sensing front camera, wireless charging, and all-screen front design.
The entry level iPhone 8 would cost around 599 pounds which is around $1199 and expected rise up to $1599. So, you need to wait for its release date to check the exact pricing of the phone, before placing your order.


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I wanted this book because I totally loved the sample that I read. However, after I bought it I made the huge mistake of trying to read it at the hospital while my grandma was getting chemo. While it is on my Kindle, there are some things in this world which are just so hella-awkward that they should never be attempted again. Reading NA in front of grandma--especially with a premise like that found in Losing It--is one of them.
However, when I heard that Faking It had been released and liked the sound of the premise for that, I figured it was time to go back and complete Losing It. I had intended to read it kind of tongue in cheek--I even started reading it out loud to Jay. And you know what? That's how we finished it--together. (Yes. Jay actually sat through me reading the whole book aloud. It's a miracle I can still talk.)
So, what's my verdict on Losing It? Read on and find out!
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Bliss Edwards is about to graduate from college and still has hers. Sick of being the only virgin among her friends, she decides the best way to deal with the problem is to lose it as quickly and simply as possible-- a one-night stand. But her plan turns out to be anything but simple when she freaks out and leaves a gorgeous guy alone and naked in her bed with an excuse that no one with half-a-brain would ever believe. And as if that weren't embarrassing enough, when she arrives for her first class of her last college semester, she recognizes her new theatre professor. She'd left him naked in her bed about 8 hours earlier.
For me, reading about a character this anxious to get rid of her virginity was, in essence, as odd-feeling as reading about a serial killer might be for others. Pressure to get rid of or keep my "V card" was never an issue from the outside, so the issue seemed almost comical to me as I started reading.
And putting all else about this book aside for a minute, Losing It can be laugh out loud funny. (Especially when read aloud to Jay.)
The premise was one of those where it both intrigued and repulsed me: I felt (and still feel, if I'm being honest) that a character who would allow others' expectations to dictate to her this much is weak. Pressure to give it up is no better then pressure to wear a chastity belt--it's still someone or something (society, friends, family, a guy / girl... I don't care *who*) trying to control another person's sexuality, and that is absolutely unacceptable.
Fortunately, there was a lot more to Losing It then this and I did like the way that this aspect of the story was handled in the end. I feel that we got to see some legitimate growth with Bliss and I really enjoyed the shifting dynamics with her and her friends, Kelsey and Cade, as well as how her relationship progressed with Garrick.
That relationship, which is teacher / student, is going to step on some toes. I know that for me, a situation like this can definitely be hit or miss. In this case I was okay with it, though. Why? (1) They didn't realize this was an issue when they met. (2) This is college, not high school. And these characters weren't decades apart where he could've been her dad. That helped it avoid the squick factor that would've made me DNF. (3) It was used well to fuel the conflict and develop the characters and wasn't just there as a shock factor.
Oh! And while I'm talking about characters, relationships, etc. I must just do a quick shout out to Hamlet the cat. I loved her. (Yes. Her.) Wanna know how that happened? Well, you'll need to read Losing It, then. :D
If you love NA, or have been considering giving NA a try, I'd say this is one of those "Run, don't walk" situations. Losing It was a totally fun read from start to finish and if you need any further proof of that I downloaded Faking It to my Kindle within five minutes of finishing it. Hilarious situations, spot on dialogue, an honest look at some awkward issues and a terrific ending make Losing It a story not to be missed.


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GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, with the help of Ald. Edward M. Burke's law firm, cut his property taxes by a reported 39 percent, saving nearly $11.7 million dollars over the span of seven years, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Burke reportedly is a "powerful" member of the Democratic Party in Chicago's Cook County. Trump retained the services of Burke's firm in 2006 to protect his real estate interests in Chicago, namely the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
The full Chicago-Sun Times analysis can be read here.


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USMNT coaching candidates to replace Arena following World Cup elimination
It's hard to imagine USA coach Bruce Arena staying on. After his team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, there are so many questions as to what's next for the national team. There could be some massive changes when it comes to the roster with veterans like Clint Dempsey, Tim Howard and so on pushed out, and it's likely a new coach will be tasked with getting the team to the 2022 World Cup. But who could replace Arena? Here are three candidates:
The favorite
Tab Ramos: The Uruguay-born midfielder is one of the best to ever put on a men's national team uniform. The 51-year-old is the coach of the U.S. U-20 national team and has done a fantastic job with that group, guiding the team to the 2017 U-20 World Cup semifinals. He's held in high regard by many in the federation, he is already part of the program and he understands the game as well as any coach that this team could realistically get. He's the clear favorite.
The MLS pick
Caleb Porter: Like Bruce Arena, Porter has had success on many levels. Now the coach of the Portland Timbers where he won an MLS Cup in 2015, he also won a national championship at Akron in 2010. He was the U.S. U-23 coach in 2011 while still coaching Akron but that stint didn't go well with the team missing out on qualifying for the 2012 Olympics in London. But he's a young, fiery coach who knows how to spot talent and could be a choice for the job, but maybe one that's more likely down the road.
The darkhorse
Tata Martino: The former Barcelona and Argentina national team manager who is currently coaching Atlanta United in MLS. He's done a great job in MLS and was once looked at as one of the brilliant minds in the game. He surprised many by coming to the United States to coach. Would it be that surprising if he decides to coach the national team? He's also been able to turn around a national team program — guiding Paraguay to the World Cup quarterfinals in 2010. The logical choice if the U.S. wants to go the international route and hire a foreign coach again.


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Simbla is a website builder that helps people with no coding knowledge create websites. We compiled Simbla reviews from around the web to determine what their customers think about the company. We also compared the most popular pricing options for small business owners.
For an in-depth comparison of three other top website builders, read our buyer's guide.
Simbla Customer Reviews
Overall Experience: Good
Ease of Use: Good
Customer Service: Bad
Pricing: Good
Summary of Simbla Reviews
Simbla does not have very many user reviews online, of the ones we did find, it seems that the company has mixed ratings. Here's what we found:
What Simbla does well:
People who gave Simbla a positive review liked the template options and ease of use.
What Simbla does not do well:
The negative reviewers didn't like how there was no reliable customer support available on a more regular basis.
Most Helpful Positive User Review
One reviewer said that he thinks Simbla did well in helping him create an atmosphere for their customers. He also said that it was very straightforward and easy to navigate.
Most Helpful Negative User Review
A negative reviewer talked about some issues he started having just a few days before their website was about to be launched. He said he'd been trying to reach out to customer support for days but to no avail.
Other Simbla Reviews From Users Around the Web
Here are a few other resources for finding helpful Simbla reviews from customers. We rated the review sites on a scale from poor to excellent based on how trustworthy and useful the reviews seemed.
1 User review
|*Average rating as of date article was written: May 24, 2017
How We Determined Quality of User Review Websites
- Merchant Maverick provides a detailed staff review along with follow up comments and reviews from actual users.
- Capterra has provides a good breakdown of a review into categories such as ease of use and value for money. However, there's only one review available for this product.
- Discover SDK has the most recent review of the product.
Simbla Pricing
|Price (Annual Billing)
|Custom Domain
(not allowed to link existing domain)
(You can link an existing domain)
(You can link an existing domain)
|Mobile Optimized
|SEO Tools
|eCommerce Capabilities
|Simbla Branding
|Customer Service
Simbla promises a basic solution to your website needs. The three plans mentioned above are their most standard plans, ranging from free to $12 per month. They have two other plans beyond those three that cost $24 and $48 per month respectively, with the main difference only being more storage and bandwidth. There is no month-to-month billing option for all of Simbla's plans. You have to get a full year's subscription, and can only pay via Paypal.
All of Simbla's website templates are mobile optimized and responsive. However, you won't get access to all of their available templates if you subscribe under the free plan. Their ecommerce option is still marked as 'coming soon' as of writing this article, but it does say on the website that the option will be available to those who have the Basic plan or above.
Unlike other website builders, Simbla doesn't offer the perk of getting a free domain with your subscription, nor does it give you the option of purchasing a domain from them. You will have to settle for a Simbla address if you get the free plan, or purchase a domain from a third party provider and link it to your Simbla website if you get the Starter plan and above.
Best Pricing Option for Small Business Owners
Since Simbla doesn't offer month-to-month billing, it might be better to test out their Free plan first before you commit to anything. At least you will be able to get a glimpse of what could be in store for you. Once you're ready to upgrade, the Basic plan is affordable but provides enough storage and bandwidth for a small business website. The Basic plan will also give you the freedom to remove the Simbla branding from your website, personalizing it even more.
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Not sure if Simbla is the right website builder for you? Check out our website builder buyer's guide comparing three top providers.


text: AURORA — A 17-year-old Aurora woman suffered gunshot wounds Wednesday night while walking on Northeast Drive near Grove Street as three men fired guns at each other, according to Aurora police. Stephany Jones, 1656 Northeast Drive, was released Friday from Copley Memorial Hospital, where she underwent surgery after the shooting, according to a hospital spokeswoman. She suffered puncture wounds to the upper torso, police said. Another woman, LaShonda Rena Brock, 19, 1651 Grove St., was hit by a single shotgun pellet through her apartment window. She was treated and released at Copley Memorial Hospital. The incident started around 9:45 p.m. when two men began quarreling with another man on the street, according to witnesses. Jones apparently was caught in the crossfire. The police have identified three suspects, but no arrests have been made.


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How Much Gambling Money Can I Afford To Lose?
This question can be answered with one of my favorite life's meals: fish & chips. Fish and chips are just that simple and exquisite! A piece of fish, batter, potatoes and oil. No complex ingredients, with long baking times nor surprise elements.
How much money can you gamble?
The exact amount that you can spare to lose. No penny more and no penny less! The way to handle one's ability to enjoy gambling is by making a budget and absolutely never go over this budget.
Regardless of how much money you make, it is possible to have a gambling budget. That is, of course, if you already gamble. If you have more than comfortable means to make a living and you don't need to watch your expenses, you're probably not reading this article. The point is that setting a budget will define how much you can afford to gamble, regardless of whether you win or lose at the game. No extra ingredients. These are generic steps that can support anyone, regardless of their monthly income. Just keep in mind: fish & chips. It's all about the fish & chips!
- Keep a realistic and detailed report of your or your family's monthly expenditures. Everything from rent, to groceries or entertainment activities. Take into consideration any necessary savings you might need and leave a cushion for unexpected expenses. Then, the amount remaining is your maximum gambling budget. This budget may never be exceeded, because that would be an extra ingredient to our recipe.
- Gambling is part of your monthly entertainment and you need to keep one thing in mind: have fun with the mind-set that you will lose the money of your budget. That money spent should be seen as an investment for your entertainment. Like going to the movies! (If any extra money is made, great.)
- If you play online, make sure you set a weekly or monthly maximum. When using an alternative payment method like Neteller to make your deposits, don't transfer more than your estimated maximum budget. Remember, keep the recipe as it is!
- Choose the casino games that are suited for your budget. If your weekly or monthly gambling budget is small, don't pick the high-roller tables and risk losing all of your money in one shot. If your budget is modest, check out the Slot machines, Card Tables, Table Games or other casino games which allow you to wager small amounts. When you receive payouts, it's up to you whether to stop while you're ahead and walk away with your winnings or keep on playing at the risk of losing it all. Just remember, that once your account is empty, there's no more online casino gaming until you reach your next budgeted period.


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- A coalition of civil society organizations has threatened to occupy the Force Headquarters in Abuja
- The coalition called on the police inspector general to withdraw officers deployed to the headquarters of the Peace Corps of Nigeria
- The coalition gave the police 5-days ultimatum to withdraw the officers
A coalition of civil society organizations has called on the inspector general of police to withdraw officers stationed at the headquarters of the Peace Corps of Nigeria in Abuja.
The coalition gave the police boss a five-day ultimatum for the officers to vacate the premises.
The group also warned that if its demand is not met, it will mobilise all civil society organizations, students youths and concerned Nigerians to occupy the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The coalition also said it will demand the resignation of the police boss if the officers are not withdrawn.
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The coalition said: "The most shameful development is the unlawful sealing of the newly rented headquarters of the PCN by the order of the inspector general of police since February 28, 2017 till date, over the unchanging and repeated allegation of collecting forty thousand naira from members at the point of enrollment.
"We had long taken upon ourselves to make an in-depth and independent inquiries into this matter and discovered that monies cover the cost of quality uniforms, jungle boots, accommodation for one month in training , training fees , documentations and other logistics while leaving a very minimal fraction for the running and maintenance of the administrative structures of the corps.
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"This as far as we are concerned is normal, lawful and expedient. All voluntary uniformed organizations in Nigeria such as Man O'war, Scout, Faith Based Organizations, all charge monies to provide uniforms to members.
"They charge monies for training, excursions, workshops, etc. One then wonders why that PCN has become criminal and a matter of concern to the inspector general of police."
Joined in the coalition are civil society organizations like Liberty Nigeria, Save Democracy Initiative, Aid Organisation for Africa, Defense of Nigerian Democracy and Constitution, Pan African Young Women Development Initiatives.
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Others are Niger Delta Parliament, Conscience Nigeria, Civil Society for Peace and Good Governance, NEPAD Youth Nigeria, Action for Justice and Development and Consensus for Good Leadership.
NAIJ.com earlier reported that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had condemned the move by the Nigeria Police Force to freeze about 24 accounts belonging to the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN).
The court in its ruling ordered various banks including Diamond and Stanbic IBTC to unfreeze the account.
Is the Nigerian police friend - on NAIJ.com TV.
Source: Naija.ng


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lunchtime concert at Chelmsford Cathedral
The ladies of the "Fids", resplendent in a rainbow of gowns, brought "The Colours of My Life" to Chelmsford Cathedral last Friday lunchtime.
Their style is old-fashioned, perhaps, but their musicianship, under their founder/conductor Margaret Cozens, is exemplary. And the largely silver-haired regulars would certainly not object to echoes of Sing Something Simple, or even Grand Hotel.
The programme – a classic compilation for this choir – was cleverly conceived, with, thankfully, no introductions; it led us down the "rainbow highway" from Parry and Stanford to Rutter and Arlen. And Sting.
Among many delights, Wordsworth set by Eric Thiman, performed with superb diction, and a setting of Walter de la Mare's Silver, sung by Louise Colbear. The most impressive solo, perhaps, was a bouncy, bluesy Don't Make My Brown Eyes Blue, from Hilary Pell.
An Ivor Novello duet, an a capella Autumn Leaves, and a lovely Blue Skies and Rainbows sequence, ending in a wonderful setting of another De la Mare by the choir's regular arranger Neil Cleary. At the piano was Janet Walker.


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Delta continues to expand its connections between Brazil and the United States with a new nonstop flight between Rio de Janeiro and New York-JFK.
Delta will connect the two cities with a daily service, starting southbound Dec. 21, 2017, and northbound the next day.
The airline's strategic alliance with GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes will extend the reach of this service to 23 destinations within Brazil and provides seamless connections at Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro. On the other end, Delta will offer 49 U.S. destinations beyond its hub at New York-JFK
"By boosting our network to and from Rio de Janeiro, we're giving customers more options to suit their travel needs," said Luciano Macagno, Delta's Director — Brazil. "It is exciting to have the opportunity to offer a daily direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to our second-largest international hub at New York-JFK. Delta's continued route expansions demonstrate our commitment to the Brazilian market and the strength of our alliance with our Brazilian partner, GOL."
Delta's proposed schedule between Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and New York-JFK (JFK) is as follows:
DL 479 New York-JFK at 9:24 p.m. Rio de Janeiro at 10:30 a.m. Daily Dec. 21, 2017
DL 478 Rio de Janeiro at 10:15 p.m. New York-JFK at 5:36 a.m. Daily Dec. 22, 2017
The GIG-JFK route will be operated using a Boeing 767-400 aircraft with 40 Delta One full flat-bed seats with direct aisle access for every passenger. The 246-passenger aircraft also includes 28 Delta Comfort+ seats and 178 seats in the Main Cabin.
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A Message from Our Director:
"The 2017-2018 school year will be an exciting time for both Carrboro High School and the Academy of International Studies, as the season of change is certainly upon us! I look forward to working closely with our new school leadership in my new role as director and hope to build upon the foundation of our program to further engage our students and community in the work of becoming global citizens and leaders. My hope is that we will all continue to grow and reflect as we go!"
- Jamie Schendt, Director of the Academy of International Studies
A Globalized Curriculum
Extracurricular Engagement
The AIS program is centered around a globalized curriculum that seeks to connect classroom content to its global contexts. In doing so, our program has created an interdisciplinary approach that challenges students to view their learning as an interconnected endeavor in order to prepare them for an increasingly complex global society.
Travel Opportunities
Through participation in the AIS program, students are afforded the opportunity to travel to a variety of locations -- both as a part of AIS classes and through other CHS programs. Past trips have included New York City, Washington DC, and Ecuador.
In addition to their classroom learning, AIS students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that further their understandings of their local, national, and global communities. Such activities include our annual CHS CultureFest, Model UN Conferences and guest speakers.
Service-Based Leadership
Throughout their time in AIS, students will be challenged to participate meaningfully in service-learning opportunities that attempt to make progress on global issues. In doing so, students will be developing their capacity as future leaders and citizens. As seniors, these efforts will culminate in an AIS Capstone Leadership and Ethics experience.
An AIS student is someone who strives for success. They are the scholar who is full of intellectual curiosity, and wants to learn more about the growing world around us. Members of AIS are those who are never satisfied with basic knowledge, and always explore ideas to the furthest.
-Ally Millar, AIS Class of 2018
Stay Connected.
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1.Prelude in F sharp minor 2.Fantastic Dance in A minor 3.Nocturne in D major 4.Finale in F sharp minor
Dedicated to the memory of the composer's father, who had died suddenly in early 1922 when the composer was still only 16 years old, this suite shows the young composer for the first time trying to engage with a more serious tone of voice. Starting in 1925, Shostakovich himself took part in several performances of this piece and it was the student work by which he began to make an impression on his teachers and mentors in Leningrad and Moscow, and show himself as a talent to be reckoned with.
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Author | Christ is All | Pastor
Moving from the theological tower to the churchplanting trenches, more than my clothes have changed. In this transition I have been exposed to the broken-in look of various theological concepts. In particular, I have in mind the theological notion and practical understanding and expression of being missional. If "missional" is hot and hip among young evangelicals, its blazing and blown-up among churchplanters. I guess I am hot and hip, if in using the word missional we are referring to taking
Justin posted this list of questions by Douglas Wilson for father's to interrogate ask their daughter's potential boyfriends suitors. I really liked number twelve about the guy's GPA in college (!). Read them and consider whether or not they are questions you would ask. Why or why not? 1. Tell me about your spiritual background. What was your church upbringing like? At what point did your spiritual experience become real to you? Have you ever had a period of spiritual
Has anyone read The Forgotten Ways, by Alan Hirsch?� It looks very interesting in its proposed retooling of current paradigms and expressions of N American church.
Aaron recently asked for my recommendations on missiology texts, so I thought I would post for anyone to check them out. Aaron, please feel free to specify, if you are interested in a particular aspect of missions and missiology. I will try to recommend texts from several different angles. I will leave many out but include books that I have found particularly insightful or helpful. Feel free to add to the list! In no particular order: 1) Anthropological Reflections on


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What is a Lisfranc injury?
The foot has two major joints that allow you to walk across uneven surfaces. One of these joints runs crossways across the mid section of the foot, as shown in the diagram. It is where the small block-like bones from the back of the foot join onto the base of the long thin bones that run down to the ground in the ball of the foot.
These days, this is mostly referred to as the midtarsal joint. The term Lisfranc came from a French army surgeon in the 1800's whose name who was the first to observe and describe a common injury that occurred when men fell off their horses and got dragged along with their foot caught in the stirrup. This will give you some idea of the mechanics of the injury – essentially the front part of the foot being forced down and pulling apart the tissues on the top of the area.
Common ways to do this include the front of the foot buckling under as your whole body weight comes down on it. Running into a hole, getting tackled, falling down an unexpected stair and missing your footing as you change direction are good examples. It can also occur by a direct impact to the foot.
There are 3 main types of Lisfranc injuries: a sprain, a dislocation or a fracture.
- Sprain: An injury to the soft tissue / tendons / ligaments / muscles in the area. This mostly happens to the tissue over the top of the joint.
- Disclocation: Occurs when one of the bones in the Lisfranc joint is pushed out of its normal position.
- Fracture: Occurs if one of the bones has an incomplete or a complete break through it, or if the soft tissue has been pulled away from the bone, taking a chunk of bone with it.
What are the Symptoms of a Lisfranc injury?
A Lisfranc injury is suspected if there is no response to RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) treatment. The most commonly seen symptoms are:
- Bruising around the middle of the foot, although the blood may 'sink' down in the tissues and appear along the sole of the foot too.
- The midfoot area is swollen and painful. UThe pain might run from side to side, or longways down the instep, or a combination of both.
- The pain is worse when weight bearing
How a Lisfranc injury is treated
Treatment varies depending on the severity of the injury. Mild to moderate injuries may respond to conservative treatment, such as a cast or a pre-fabricated "moon boot", for approximately 6 weeks. Additionally an anti-inflammatory, such as ibuprofen, may be recommended to assist in relieving the pain associated with inflammation.
If the Lisfranc injury is severe, surgery may be required. This may include internal fixation, essentially a pin to allow the bones to stay close together while healing occurs. If you think you might have a Lisfranc midfoot injury, make an appointment with your local podiatrist to be examined as soon as possible.